Anyone can write for an on the other hand (otoh) section.
On the other hand sections cover the latest ideas, concepts, and narratives of the Fantastical. These 250-350 word writings summarize and cite larger works, giving readers a quick insight into something new and providing a resource for them to pursue greater depth.
| Section | Subject | Contact Section Editor |
|---|---|---|
| a couch | Psychology | Chelsie Kuhlman |
| a dojo | Anime | Casey Covel |
| a laboratory | Science | Clair Mallace |
| a living room | Liberal Arts | Amber Bixby |
| a universe | Fictional Universes | Luke Leonard |
| a virtual world | Gaming | Open position (Interim: Warren Jones) |
Our editorial consideration of what to publish centers on whether or not the subject would inspire and assist others in their research of the fantastical.
While we cannot possibly fathom what inspires each individual researcher, we can assert that simple information or simple summaries of narratives are not enough.
For on the other hand: a dojo and on the other had: a universe, writers should consider if their narratives have done something interesting, unique, or astounding beyond the continuation of the main storyline.
For the other hands of couch, laboratory, library, and living room, writers should use ideas and concepts that are useful in analyzing the fantastical.
For on the other hand: a virtual world, writers should consider the latest conversations in concerning video gaming that center on concepts or ideas; writers should eschew any write-up that is merely a game review.
Submissions should be Word documents attached to an email and sent to the appropriate Section Editor with the email subject line: otoh submission.
- For a couch submissions (new ideas in psychology):
- For a dojo submissions (new narratives in anime) :
- For a laboratory submissions (new ideas in science):
- For a living room submissions (new ideas in liberal arts):
- For a universe submissions (updates of fictional universes):
- For a virtual world submissions (new discourses in gaming):
Word length
Submission should be between 250 and 350 words.
The Original Source of Research
If derived from a popular article, seek out the academic paper the popular article used.
- Submit with the otoh with both citations: the popular article and the academic article.
If the otoh is derived from an academic article, submit that citation.
Added info to otoh
In the submission, suggest other connected terms for people to research beyond the article.
If you can, suggest connections of the otoh with the fantastical.