Overview
This format is for artists and writers with a strong idea, partial draft, or developing text that is not yet ready to publish as-is.
The work here is development. ELSEHERE enters at the level of shaping the text itself: structure, movement, argument, clarity, and public-facing form. For many artists and cultural practitioners, this is where the real need is. They are not missing ideas. They are missing the editorial process that helps those ideas land.
This format can be especially useful when a text may later support grants, applications, curatorial proposals, academic opportunities, gallery submissions, or visa portfolios.
Best for
artists, writers, and curators with a strong idea but an unfinished or underdeveloped text
contributors who need real editorial shaping rather than light proofreading
essays that may later serve as supporting documents in grants, residencies, academic contexts, or visa-related materials
contributors who want their writing to carry more weight in public and professional settings
Why?
This format is often where the actual transformation happens.
A text may already contain the right material, but still fail to communicate clearly or persuasively. Through development, the writing becomes more legible, more grounded, and more useful across future contexts.
The expanded option is especially strong for contributors who want the essay not only published, but more visibly anchored to a public-facing artist or author presence.
What's Included
Option 1 — Short / Focused Development
focused editorial development
shaping for STRATUM publication
best for shorter texts up to 1,200 words
Option 2 — Extended Editorial Development
deeper structural editing
longer essay development
linked images and video support where relevant
best for more layered texts between 1,200 and 2,500 words
Option 3 — Extended Editorial Development + Linked Presentation Entry
everything in Option 2
linked artist / author presentation entry
Options 1 and 2 are published in one language only.
ABOUT STRATUM
ELSEHERE's official journal
All selected features are published in STRATUM, a bilingual journal registered with a U.S. ISSN and held in the Library of Congress. Publication here carries weight beyond visibility — it creates a durable, citable record.
Selection & Fee
A PUBLICATION FEE APPLIES ONLY TO SELECTED ARTISTS.
If cost would otherwise make participation difficult, you are welcome to note this in your submission. ELSEHERE offers a limited support option for artists who are unable to cover the full publication fee. Depending on individual circumstances, support may be offered at 50% of the fee or, in select cases, at full support. At this time, this option is available for the Written Interview Feature and the Author-Prepared Essay Publication in the journal.
This format is offered on a selected basis.
There is no fee to submit for review.
If confirmed, the current publication fee (selected artists only) is:
Option 1 — Short / Focused Development $220
Option 2 — Extended Editorial Development $380
Option 3 — Extended Editorial Development + Linked Presentation Entry $450
A limited number of supported placements may be considered where cost would otherwise prevent participation.
