Call for Submissions
Plant Something Violent on My Grave
Manifestations of Rage – A Zine
You are a writer or visual artist who, like us, experiences intense rage – whether rooted in personal or political circumstances, or both? And you’d like to transform that rage into art?
Then our zine Plant Something Violent on My Grave: Manifestations of Rage might be the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your rage-centered piece of artistic work.
Format
This zine explores rage and offers insight into the many ways it can manifest through artistic expression.
We are seeking artistic contributions on the theme of rage in the following formats:
- Short stories (up to 2,000 words)
- Flash fiction
- Poetry
- Photography
- Illustrations
- Collages
We do not accept non-fiction submissions such as essays.
While we welcome submissions from artists of all backgrounds, we explicitly encourage individuals from marginalized communities (e.g. LGBTQIA+, BIPoC) to contribute. Your voice matters.
Deadline:
June 30, 2026
Submissions received after this date will not be considered.
LANGUAGE:
We accept written submissions in English only. This ensures accessibility for a wider audience and allows contributors from diverse backgrounds to participate and share their perspectives.
Please include:
- a short bio (up to 100 words)
- a brief description of your work (up to 50 words)
You may also include links to your social media and/or website.
Be mindful:
Don’t hesitate to submit your boldest, most uncompromising work.
Freedom of artistic expression is extremely important to us. However, we kindly ask you to refrain from submitting pieces that include:
- detailed depictions of torture, sexual violence, or similar content
- racial slurs if you are not part of the ethnic group that you write about
HOW TO SUBMIT:
Please send your submission to: kooperation@gedankenflux.de
Please only submit one piece of work.
EMAIL SUBJECT LINE:
Manifestations of Rage: Contribution by [Your Name]
ACCEPTED FILE FORMATS:
● Text: .doc / .docx
● Visual art: .jpg / .png
FILE NAMING CONVENTION:
zine_rage_[format]_[your_name]
Review Process:
All submissions will be reviewed by our editorial team. Only works approved by all editors will be included in the zine.
Confirmation:
Impact
We believe that rage is one of the strongest motivators to drive real societal change. We also believe that rage does not have to and should not manifest as hate speech, harassment, or other forms of violence, whether online or offline. As many people have experienced and continue to face online hate, this project aims to contribute to the fight against digital violence.
All proceeds generated from our zine sales, after covering production and printing costs, will be donated to HateAid, a non-profit organization based in Berlin, Germany that supports individuals affected by online harassment and hate speech.
Learn more about HateAid: https://hateaid.org/en/
About us
This zine is brought to life by Gedankenflux and Mathias Stemme. We are two angry artists.
Gedankenflux
(they/them)
Berlin-based writer Gedankenflux creates short stories, poetry and flash fiction centered on urban life, often exploring themes of alienation. Their work frequently incorporates elements of Social and Psychological Horror and is consistently written from an outsider’s perspective.
Mathias Stemme
(he/him)
Mathias explores the absurd and macabre facets of life with a distinct sense of humor. Sometimes he writes; sometimes he draws or paints.
