Folly Journal

26/10/2023

We've been keeping this hush hush, but the countdown has begun. In just one week, Folly Journal's first issue will make its debut with a cover that's close to our hearts.

Our debut issue's cover is more than just a design; it's a tribute to the late, legendary photographer Ans Westra, a visionary who encapsulated the very essence of Aotearoa through her lens. Ans's iconic work has been a profound influence on us, and with the generous support of {Suite} Gallery , it has played a pivotal role in shaping a journal that supports artistic expression, celebrates diversity, and captures the authentic spirit of New Zealand.

Mark your calendars for November 3rd and get ready to immerse yourself in Folly, an ode to everyday life brimming with humor, candor, and heartfelt sincerity.

06/08/2023

In the latest instalment of our 5 Questions series, we chat with Snakes, a NZ writer whose short stories will be featured in Folly Journal. In this interview, they open up about the why behind their psuedonym and treat us to some wild stories about the pre-cell phone Wellington era.

https://www.follyjournal.com/news/5-questions-with-snakes

01/08/2023

Wellington women, we'd love you to join us for a blissful and rejuvenating private sauna and cold plunge session at Tory Urban Retreat.

You will be looked after, entertained and pampered all while supporting the growth of our literary publication, Folly Journal. Whether you come solo or with a group of friends, unwind and relax, knowing you're also supporting our creative community

Limited spaces available, book now via the link below:

https://www.follyjournal.com/folly-social-club/sunday-sauna-with-folly-august

25/07/2023

We are delighted to announce the winners of the inaugural Folly Journal Short Story Competition. The competition was fierce, and our panel of judges was blown away by the array of authentic, brilliant, and boundary-pushing writing submitted by talented writers from around the globe. Awarding these prizes has been an incredible honour for our team.

Click the link below to reveal the talented prizewinners and their winning story titles.

https://l8.nu/tjo7

12/07/2023

Curious about how we came up with the name Folly? We’ve thrown five questions at Tiana Jones, Marketing Director and Co-founder, about why "Folly" captures the essence of our vision.

https://www.follyjournal.com/news/5-questions-with-our-marketing-director

Tiana Jones, originally from the United States, migrated from London to NZ with her young family in 2019. As a founder of Folly, her experience in marketing overseas has seen her managing the journal’s launch into New Zealand.

04/07/2023

Exciting news! The inaugural Folly Short Story Prize has closed and we’ve nailed entries down to the top ten stories that nailed the Folly brief.

The names of the shortlisted writers have just been revealed on our website. These writers delivered captivating stories that hit the Folly brief - blending intrigue, playfulness, and a touch of sexiness.

Curious to know who made the cut? Click the link below and join us on this thrilling literary journey.

https://www.follyjournal.com/prize2023

07/06/2023

Folly Team here! Submissions for the 2023 Folly Short Story Competition have officially closed. Our team is currently in the process of reviewing the shortlisted stories. To date, we have received 1,130 submissions. We are beyond humbled by the interest our passion project has garnered and by the beautiful, ridiculous, and wild writing we have had the absolute pleasure of reading.

A very big thanks from the team here at Folly for your interest and support.

24/04/2023

We are looking to feature some snippets of what your ears have overheard in Wellington. Comments that make you stop and gasp, reflect, or laugh. They may be provocative, alarming or just plain hilarious. Submit via the link below for a chance to be included in Folly Journal's inaugural issue.

https://follyjournal.submittable.com/submit/256928/overheard-in-your-city-town

13/02/2023

We are not ‘some people.’

Reading sexy fiction can be mood boosting, stress relieving and an outlet for readers to discover more about themselves and their sexuality.
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Do you dabble in writing erotic fiction? If so we are taking submissions now and want to hear from you. Submit via the link in our below.

https://follyjournal.submittable.com/submit

03/02/2023

How it started vs. how it's going. We launched a literary journal to feature the sort of writing we like to read. Is your writing beautiful, dark or ridiculous? If so, we want to hear from you. Accepting submissions now.

https://follyjournal.submittable.com/submit

02/02/2023

We want to read your writing. Submit your short story and poetry for the first edition of Folly Journal, launching mid-2023. We aren't like other literary journals.

https://follyjournal.submittable.com/submit

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02/02/2023

Introducing Folly Journal. We aren't like other literary journals.

Accepting short story, prose and poetry submissions now for our inaugural issue via the link below.

https://follyjournal.submittable.com/submit