Speculative fiction

A story set in a world that is different from the one we live in.

Insight

To have a clear, deep, understanding of a complicated problem or situation.

speculative insight

A journal that explores the breadth and depth of the themes, ideas, and issues of science fiction and fantasy.

things to know

Speculative Insight is a feminist journal, although not every essay will be explicitly feminist in analysis. We are anti racism, transphobia, queerphobia, and ableism. Speculative Insight welcomes essays that present non-dominant perspectives and particularly encourages submissions from people from any and all marginalised groups. We will not publish harmful content; articles may include thoughtful discussion that may cause disagreement.

about the editor

Speculative Insight is edited and published by Alexandra Pierce. As a lifelong lover of science fiction and fantasy, as well as being passionate about history and science, creating a space for SFF-related nonfiction just made sense. Alexandra co-edited the award-winning anthologies Letters to Tiptree and Luminescent Threads: Connections to Octavia E. Butler (both for Twelfth Planet Press). She was a co-host of the podcast Galactic Suburbia with Alisa Krasnostein and Tansy Rayner Roberts; it ran for a decade and won the 2015 Hugo Award for Best Fancast.

Massive thanks to bedrock supporters:

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