Before You Submit

The Commons publishes working thought.

It is a descriptive surface for field notes, propositions, and contextual fragments emerging from artistic, cultural, and technological practice. It is not a programme, a community space, or a recruitment channel.

Submissions are reviewed editorially. We may lightly edit for clarity or structure. Not all submissions are published.

What We Publish

• Field notes from practice (process logs, reflections, experiments)
• Short propositions or theses that can be examined or argued with
• Context packets (annotated references, briefings, reading lists)
• Artefacts accompanied by contextual framing
• Listening notes — observations that hold a temperature without promotion

Clarity matters more than polish. Specificity matters more than scale.

What We Do Not Publish

• Calls, invitations, or recruitment language
• Promotional copy or sales material
• Portfolio submissions without a clear thread
• Unlicensed or third-party material without permission
• Ongoing projects seeking hosting or community management

The Commons is not a platform for campaigns, funding drives, or announcements.

Practical Notes

• Suggested length: 500–1,500 words (longer pieces may be excerpted)
• Links are preferred over large file uploads
• You must hold the rights to what you submit
• Publication is at editorial discretion