Got a hyperfixation or niche obsession you could write a whole book about? UNFURL wants to publish your passion — and they’ll pay you for it.

This new publication is all about giving autistic writers a platform to dive deep into their special interests — without needing to center autism unless they want to. Whether it’s bugs, baking, train systems, or anime lore, no topic is too “out there.”

Who can pitch:

• Anyone on the autism spectrum (no medical diagnosis required)
• New and unpublished writers especially encouraged
• No previous writing experience needed

What they’re looking for:

• Non-fiction essays between 1,000–3,000 words
• Personal, passionate writing about your chosen topic
• Fiction may be accepted in some cases
  🚫 No poetry for now

Pay: £150 (~$190 USD) per piece
Submit via form: Pitch to UNFURL

About UNFURL:
Run by UK-based autistic writers Kat Benedict and Marsh Ana (they/them), UNFURL is a zero-budget project rooted in joy, community, and giving autistic writers a place to be heard — not pathologized.

So if your special interest has ever felt “too weird” for mainstream platforms — that probably means it’s perfect for UNFURL.

Let it unfurl. 🌱