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A claymation-style 3D illustration on a transparent background featuring glowing, transparent, baby blue stars with a subtle rainbow sheen, the earth with a large, pink and yellow flower and root system sprouting out of it, and two semi-anthropomorphic bugs. The earth is centered in the composition and the roots unfurl in curls below it. The bugs are on either side – a pink earthworm with a smile is on the right side,, a yellow and blue multi-legged worm is on the lower left.
A claymation-style 3D illustration on a transparent background featuring glowing, transparent, baby blue stars with a subtle rainbow sheen, the earth with a large, pink and yellow flower and root system sprouting out of it, and two semi-anthropomorphic bugs. The earth is centered in the composition and the roots unfurl in curls below it. The bugs are on either side – a pink earthworm with a smile is on the right side,, a yellow and blue multi-legged worm is on the lower left.

SUBMISSIONS

YOUR FICTION, OUR FUTURE.

We are looking for original written and graphic works exploring anti-apocalyptic futures on Earth that have actionable soil-based technologies as their premise.

For our upcoming issues, we’re seeking stories with an emphasis on soil and agriculture in food, culture and entertainment, politics and social issues. We’re also interested in co-existent ecosystems, the ocean and soil under water, nature and beauty, and soil as the origin of life.

Interrogate what it would mean for us to successfully take on the climate crisis. What technology would have to exist? A perfect Tractor Beam story gets readers thinking: What if this really happens? What’s the (soil) science behind it? What makes a thriving planet?

Please think beyond farming, develop complex, human characters with nuanced conflicts, find humor. Think cross-genre! A soilpunk romance, a comedy, a coming of age story. Please don’t submit stories about soil scientists saving the world, stories where non-marginalized groups “speculate” marginalization, or AI-generated writing (human-only, please!) If you need inspo, look at emerging science and dream.

Submissions are rolling; we will notify authors of any accepted works ahead of publication. By submitting, you are agreeing to include your piece for consideration in any future issue unless explicitly requested for removal. Please note that we are a small publication with a high submission volume and will be in touch only if we are looking to proceed with your story.

Submissions will be considered for publication online on our website and Substack, and in some cases, for one-off printed editions.

Submit here.

If you are interested in slush reading, email contact@tractorbeam.earth.

YOUR FICTION, OUR FUTURE.

We are looking for original written and graphic works exploring anti-apocalyptic futures on Earth that have actionable soil-based technologies as their premise.

For our upcoming issues, we’re seeking stories with an emphasis on soil and agriculture in food, culture and entertainment, politics and social issues. We’re also interested in co-existent ecosystems, the ocean and soil under water, nature and beauty, and soil as the origin of life.

Interrogate what it would mean for us to successfully take on the climate crisis. What technology would have to exist? A perfect Tractor Beam story gets readers thinking: What if this really happens? What’s the (soil) science behind it? What makes a thriving planet?

Please think beyond farming, develop complex, human characters with nuanced conflicts, find humor. Think cross-genre! A soilpunk romance, a comedy, a coming of age story. Please don’t submit stories about soil scientists saving the world, stories where non-marginalized groups “speculate” marginalization, or AI-generated writing (human-only, please!) If you need inspo, look at emerging science and dream.

Tractor Beam pays $1000.00 for all accepted submissions. Submissions will be considered for publication online on our website and Substack, and in some cases, for one-off printed editions. We prefer stories under 6000 words or graphic novellas at 16 panels. Pitches and pencils are welcome.

Submissions are rolling; we will notify authors of any accepted works ahead of publication. By submitting, you are agreeing to include your piece for consideration in any future issue unless explicitly requested for removal. Please note that we are a small publication with a high submission volume and will be in touch only if we are looking to proceed with your story.

Submissions will be considered for publication online on our website and Substack, and in some cases, for one-off printed editions.

Submit here.

If you are interested in slush reading, email contact@tractorbeam.earth.

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