Andor Analysed, Part 2

 Red Futures is an online Marxist science fiction magazine. We publish new fiction and writing on science fiction, including the edited collections on The Expanse and Andor Analysed, part 1. 

This call for submissions aims to discuss Star Wars: Andor after the release of season two.  Submissions are invited from multiple angles and approaches. The aim is to bring together a second collection that reflects on both the series and contemporary science fiction more widely. Potential submissions could include the following: 

• Marxist analysis of the series or a particular aspect

• The representation of revolutions and authoritarianism

• How Andor relates to the Star Wars franchise

• Reflections on the significance or impact more widely

• Creative responses that do not have to take an essay form

• ...or any other ideas you may have! 

We are aiming for a collection of accessibly written pieces with a maximum word count of 4,000 words (with different limits for other formats if needed). At this stage, we ask potential contributors to send a paragraph of no more than 100 words outlining the proposed contribution by 30 of May 2025. The deadline for drafts of accepted contributions is 29 August 2025. We will then edit the pieces to finish the collection for publication in 2025. We intend to hold an in-person event in London to launch the publication. It will be published for free online and as a printed book.

If you are interested in submitting, please get in touch here: https://www.redfuturesmag.com/contact

If you have any questions, please get in contact. We particularly want to invite new and first-time writers. If you have an idea but want some help shaping it, we would be happy to discuss the options and support throughout the writing and editing process!

Deadlines:

• 30 May 2025: Submission of 100-word max proposed contribution

• 29 August 2025 - Deadline for the submission of first drafts