Hello! We’re an indie press based in San Diego, California. We publish ​anthologies and chapbooks with a focus on mental health awareness and ​donate 10% of anthology net sales to a mental health non-profit. Some ​anthologies donate all net proceeds to a specific non-profit. We are queer and ​trans owned.

Beyond The Veil refers to “that realm which lies beyond the realm of the living, ​whatever that might be.” Meaning, what can we learn about depression, ​anxiety, and trauma from those who have been to that dark place? What can ​we learn about survival, community, and healing from those who have been to ​that dark place and returned still breathing?

This is what we hope to find beyond the veil with you. Boldly telling our stories ​of mental illness and healing is how we stop the stigma and find strength in ​each other. Vulnerability is rewarded with vulnerability is rewarded with ​vulnerability. And our collective healing continues.

Welcome to the cult club of Mr Bitey! We’re happy you’re here.

Disability Pride Anthology

Submission Guidelines

• Submissions are read BLIND. Please do not include ​your name anywhere on the work or in the file name. If ​your name is included somewhere in the work, black it ​out for now and you can change it before publishing. ​This is to avoid as much bias as possible.
• Remember to title your work. A title is a valuable tool ​that can help inform the poem’s intention. If it doesn’t ​have a title, write Untitled but make sure you have a ​good reason to leave it untitled.
• Be sure that your work fits the theme of the ​anthology. We accept anything surrounding mental ​health awareness, but it can be about your lived ​experience as well. Each anthology has a different ​theme, such as: healing, queer joy, and BIPOC voices on ​transformation.
• Please submit 3-5 pieces. We want a full scope of your ​work to choose from.
• Previously published work and simultaneous ​submissions are okay, but we prefer the new stuff! (Let ​us know asap if your work is accepted elsewhere.)
• Pay attention to the elements of craft.
  
• Send your work in Word or Google Docs and JPG for ​artwork. No PDFs please.
• Contributors receive a free PDF and/or eBook copy of ​the work, and a limited window to purchase author ​copies at a discount before the book is released.
• Any submission that doesn’t follow these guidelines ​may not be processed.

Questions? Email beyondtheveilpress[at]gmail[dot]com or ​DM on Instagram: @beyondtheveilpress.

Disability Pride Anthology Theme

“We are seeking submissions for an anthology that will explore the intersection of disability with race, gender identity, and sexuality, etc. This collection aims to amplify the voices of disabled writers, providing a platform for your lived experiences to be seen, heard, and understood.

We believe that sharing your truth and making your experiences visible is a powerful political act, one that challenges societal norms and forces others to confront what is often rendered invisible or unknowable.

We are interested in pieces that delve into the specific, everyday realities of living with a disability. We want to hear about the seemingly mundane aspects of your daily life that reveal the unique ways your disability manifests.

Exceptional work will be specific and emotionally resonant, capturing the depth and nuance of your lived experience. We welcome a wide range of submissions, including but not limited to:

Personal Narratives: Share your day-to-day experiences and the nuances of living with a disability. How does your disability shape your routine, relationships, work, or self-perception? We are looking for stories that are honest, raw, and specific.

Poetry: Use the power of language to express the complexities, joys, frustrations, and revelations that come with living in a world that may not be designed for you. Poems that resonate emotionally and offer a fresh perspective are highly encouraged.

Essays: Offer a critical perspective on the cultural, social, or political structures that impact the disabled community. How do these structures shape your experience of your disability? We value essays that are thought-provoking and deeply personal.

Creative Nonfiction: Explore the intersection of your disability with other aspects of your identity, such as race, gender identity, or sexuality. How do these identities interact in your life? We’re seeking narratives that are poignant and resonate with the complexity of intersectional identity.

Hybrid Forms: Feel free to experiment with form, blending genres to best convey your unique experience. We’re open to innovative and boundary-pushing work that challenges traditional literary forms.

We especially encourage submissions from disabled writers who are also part of other marginalized communities. Your intersectional experiences are vital to this anthology, and we want to provide a space where your voice can be fully expressed.”

-Caiti Quatmann @caititalks

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Please keep in mind that we are artists, not medical professionals. These are resources that we have used personally or were recommended to us. They may not be for everyone.

PLEASE DIAL 988 IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS.

WEBSITES

GENERAL MENTAL HEALTH

Wanna Talk About It - Sexual Violence & Relationship Abuse; Mental Health & Well-Being; Self-Harm & Suicide

Anxiety & Depression Society of America

Mental Health Is Health – Immediate articles and help.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Active Minds – Mental health awareness and education.

Mental Health Colorado - an advocacy organization.

LGBTQ SPECIALISTS

Queer*Asterisk – Queer-informed counseling services, educational trainings, and community programming.

Out Boulder - supporting LGBTQ+ communities in Boulder & beyond.

The Trevor Project – Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for youth.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

AddictionResource.net (LGBT-Friendly)

Co-Occurring Disorders and Substance Abuse

SEXUAL VIOLENCE

Helping Survivors of Sexual Assault and Abuse

RAINN - The nation's largest anti-sexual violence org.

Rape Hurts Foundation - Excellent Help, I Can’t Do This page worth reading.

BOOKS

Permission to come home: reclaiming mental health as Asian Americans - Jenny Wang

The Pain We Carry: Healing from C-PTSD for People of Color - Natalie Gutierrez

Journey Through Trauma: Guide to Healing Repeated Trauma - Gretchen Schmelzer

The Deepest Well - Dr. Nadine Burke Harris

My Grandmother’s Hands - Resmaa Menakem *tw: police violence

What My Bones Know - Stephanie Foo (memoir)

The Journey From Abandonment To Healing – Susan Anderson

Waking The Tiger - Peter Levine

Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma, & Consensual Nonmonogamy – Jessica Fern

Self-Therapy: A Step-By-Step Guide to Healing Your Inner Child Using IFS - Jay Early

The Body Keeps The Score – Bessel van der Kolk

PODCASTS

Where Is My Mind? – Niall Breslin

The Hilarious World of Depression; Depreche Mode – John Moe

The Happiness Lab – Dr. Laurie Santos

Speaking of Psychology – Kim I. Mills

Being Well – Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson

Sober Awkward - Hamish Adams-Cairns and Victoria Vanstone