FurtherBeyond is a collection of stories and poems by men living in Herefordshire who are affected by mental health problems.
We’d like to showcase your work here during 2020 and beyond, and we’re also hoping to publish a book through crowdfunding.
What we’re looking for
Your own original poems, short stories, thoughts and feelings. You can also send drawings or paintings to illustrate the stories if you’d like.
Any subject is fine.
We’ll only show your first name, but it’s okay if you’d like to use a different name or nickname, or just remain anonymous.
If I send in work will you publish it?
We will try to publish everything. If we need to make some edits or cut something because it’s too long we’ll make sure you’re happy with the changes before we publish it. The editor has final say on what appears on the site.
Why send in work?
Many men who have experienced mental health problems say that writing short stories or poems helps them take back a sense of control and express how they’re feeling. By providing a free platform for local people to share their work we’re hoping it will encourage more people to explore their creative side!
Who knows – it might even help you build the confidence to start submitting to magazines and journals. Don’t forget, we also offer free writing coaching.
How to send in work
You can email us your work via the link on the contact page. If you’d like to discuss it first, or have any questions, let us know and we’ll get back to you.
What if I change my mind?
You own the rights to any work you send. If you send us something and then decide you don’t want to share it, just let us know and we’ll take it off the site.
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