Dear Queer Writers, 

We find ourselves in a time of swift and nuanced censorship. Certain words, used casually across capitalist platforms like Instagram / Amazon / Metaverse / TikTok can mean our sudden erasure. We already subconsciously tailor the way we write, shaping our bodies so we can stay in the algorithm, so we can make enough money to pay our rent, or even just to stay in touch with each other. What does all of this mean for our creative voice? For the way we are permitted to speak about our lives?

It is also no longer possible to use online spaces to build and maintain community. Without community mobilisation, we are unable to resist what is coming. Yet we need each other. How can we stay together? 

As much we are able, we now need somatic revolution. We need to honour the way we f*ck, the way we seek pleasure, the way our queer bodies resist by creating love. We also need to hold our books in our hands, and pass them from lover to lover. When our bodies are transgressive just by existing, how may we honour this? 

We need underground events where we can speak freely. We need retreats so we can work in spaces that are ungoverned. We need writing workshops that might end in play parties, or even in resting naps that restore the soul. We need crazy ideas that might fail, we need experimentation, we need bravery.

We also need to find ways to stay listening to each other. To invite all kinds of LGBTIQA+ voices into this space. We need as many stories as possible, about all the different kinds of bodies. We recognise this as hard work. We want to work hard.  

All of our books will be physical copies only. We will not list on any digital platform.

We are currently in development for our upcoming Chapbook Series which will exclusively feature People of Colour and First Nations voices. We are in the establishment phase of a First Nations fund, and 20% of the profits of Incision Press will be streamlined to this fund. We are committed to paying the damn rent, on whichever First Nations land we are standing. (More information about this will come when our First Nations partners deem the timing is right.) 

Dear Queer Writer, one more thing. Now is our time. We need our voices. We are no longer in the time of Queer Pride - we know this concept has co-opted into a capitalist mechanism. (If cops can celebrate Queer Pride, then Pride is not for us.) 

Now is the time for Queer Revolution. And our revolution will be offline. We hope to see you there. 

Love and power, 

Incision Press