Call for Submissions

You only have to look at the Medusa straight on to see her. And she’s not deadly. She’s beautiful and she’s laughing. —Hélène Cixous

This fall, Croning reclaims Medusa—not as a monster, but as a mirror. A survivor. A shapeshifter. We seek writing, art, and incantations that confront the violence of the male gaze, the metamorphosis of trauma into power, and the apotropaic magic of the monstrous feminine

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THEMES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

The male gaze

Transformation

Sexual violence

Female power

Female sexuality

Monstrosity

Self-defense

Boundaries

Medusa in art

Medusa in popular culture

FOR MORE GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT PITCHING YOUR IDEA, SEE OUR CONTRIBUTOR FAQ.

DEADLINE FOR PITCHES: July 30, 2025

 SUBMIT TO: Jessica with “Medusa” in the subject line and a brief third-person bio (50 words).

Marginalized voices prioritized.