Issue III: Social Media AU
We are reading submissions across genres (including playlists).
We will not consider Real Person Fiction (RPF) or Not Safe For Work (NSFW) pieces. We will also not consider previously published work, unless previous publisher went dark. Pieces posted on Tumblr, Archive of Our Own, Fanfiction.net, Dreamwidth, LiveJournal, Wattpad, Substack, other social media platforms or personal blogs are fine.
We do not care for word limits. We are reading in English (& other languages, provided an English translation is available). Please do not submit work that has been enhanced or tampered or generated or created in collaboration (or any other relevant verbs) by AI.
No cover letter needed. A short, third-person bio is nice. We do not mind publishing pieces under pseudonyms. All we really request is that you write about your inspiration for the piece (could be a scene from a film, an actor’s comments, a poem lore, & so on) whilst submitting — this note can be as short as a hum or as long as a song.
Submissions timeline
August 9, 2026: Submissions open
February 7, 2027: Submissions close
February 21, 2027: Decision emails
All accepted artists / authors will be compensated for their pieces (through a revenue-sharing model, accounting for first six (6) months of sales post-publication).
Concept note in full. headcanonmagazine [@] gmail [dot] com.
Regular Submissions
We read submissions around the year.
You are welcome to submit works across genres — the only requirement is for them to be inspired / engaging with some kind of “canon” (define that as you like). Please feel free to read through our archives for a better understanding of what we look for; but if you are still unsure, drop us a message ◡̈
We do consider Real Person Fiction (RPF) for publication. We also consider Not Safe For Work (NSFW) pieces. If you are interested in submitting either of these, please highlight your type of work in the subject line itself.
We do not consider previously published work, unless previous publisher went dark. Pieces posted on Tumblr, Archive of Our Own, Fanfiction.net, Dreamwidth, LiveJournal, Wattpad, Substack, other social media platforms or personal blogs are fine.
We do not care for word limits. We read work in English (& other languages, provided an English translation is available). Please do not submit work that has been enhanced or tampered or generated or created in collaboration (or any other relevant verbs) by AI.
No cover letter needed. A short, third-person bio is nice. We do not mind publishing pieces under pseudonyms. All we really request is that you write about your inspiration for the piece (could be a scene from a film, an actor’s comments, a poem lore, & so on) whilst submitting — this note can be as short as a hum or as long as a song. Average turnaround is three months. We do not pay. headcanonmagazine [@] gmail [dot] com.
Openings
BRAND MANAGER
As Brand Manager, you work closely with the Editor-in-Chief to shape how Headcanon Magazine looks, sounds, & feels — across our editorial work, social media, events, & everything in between. This might mean curating visual media, tapping into online conversations, or finding new ways to extend Headcanon’s ideas across platforms. You help translate the magazine’s ideas into a cohesive brand presence, working to ensure that what we put out feels distinctly Headcanon.
This is a voluntary position. Therefore, there is no set number of deliverables. We’re looking for someone invested in fan culture, excited by the prospect of directing Headcanon’s position within these contexts & conversations.
If this interests you, write to us with your ideas. Kindly also share a short bio, your résumé, & some pieces from your portfolio (links are fine, too). headcanonmagazine [@] gmail [dot] com.
COLUMNIST
As a Columnist, you pick a fandom / artefact that excites you, & then write in conversation with its canon. This could range from 50s cinema to Aretha Franklin’s oeuvre to the brushstrokes of Dalí to a single poem by Tagore. Anything goes — as long as it inspires you, & leaves us wanting for more.
Since our inception, we have developed numerous columns. Currently, we are also looking for writers who would like to step in to revive an extant column: Unimatrix Zero.
This is a voluntary position. Therefore, we make no demands on your time. We create this space in collaboration with you — hence, there is no fixed timeline from our end. You are welcome to write as frequently as you wish, once a week to once a year. We don’t mind.
If this interests you, write to us with your ideas. Kindly also share a short bio, your résumé, & some pieces from your portfolio (links are fine, too). headcanonmagazine [@] gmail [dot] com.
INTERVIEW CORRESPONDENT
As Interview Correspondent, you help us find & speak with fan creators whose work moves through popular & peripheral cultures — fan page owners, fic writers, zine makers, & others whose practices make visible the care, imagination, & labour of fandom. You pitch potential interviewees to the Editor-in-Chief, develop & revise interview questions, & correspond with interviewees to shape conversations that are thoughtful, polished, & insightful.
This is a voluntary position. Therefore, there is no set number of pitches or interviews. We’re looking for someone who admires fan labour just as much as we do, & who is delighted by the prospect of spotlighting the people, practices, & communities that make these cultures possible.
If this interests you, write to us with your ideas. Kindly also share a short bio, your résumé, & some pieces from your portfolio (links are fine, too). headcanonmagazine [@] gmail [dot] com.