Call for pitches:
Bodies of the Balkans

We’re looking for nonfiction—of any length or form—that dives into the many meanings and manifestations of embodiment in and of the Balkans.

Bodies shaped by landscapes and cities, by history, politics, and belief. Bodies marked by labor or love, by migration or war. Gender, sexuality, illness, age, or ability as they appear in daily life and language.

We love work that crosses boundaries, bends genres, and experiments with form. As always, we welcome the voices and perspectives of women, trans, and/or non-binary people.

Send us your pitches (50–100 words) by October 1, 2025.

If you’re unsure how to begin, wondering whether this is the right home for your work, or simply curious to talk things through, join us for our first-ever Virtual Open House on September 24, 2025 (6-8 pm CET/noon-2 pm EDT). Meet the editors Lea and Ana, share ideas, ask questions, dream up collaborations or just stop by to say hello. Please send us an e-mail by September 20, 2025 to receive the Zoom link.

We can’t wait to hear from you and to see where your words take us.