The Half and One Spring Anthology is a curated collection of some of the most compelling voices in contemporary writing, bringing together fiction, poetry, and narrative non-fiction from across the world. Built on a rigorous and highly competitive selection process, the anthology reflects Half and One’s commitment to discovering and publishing work that is bold, original, and emotionally resonant. Each submission is carefully evaluated through a structured grading system, ensuring that the final selection represents not only technical excellence but also creative risk and distinct perspective.
More than just a publication, the Spring Anthology exists within the larger Half and One universe, one that extends beyond writing into comic books, a quarterly print magazine, and original artwork created in collaboration with illustrators and designers. Selected pieces are not only published but often visually reimagined through bespoke illustrations, placing them alongside a broader ecosystem of storytelling that includes comics, visual narratives, and print culture. For writers, it is both a recognition of their work and an opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary creative platform; for readers, it offers a rich, immersive experience where text and art come together in unexpected and powerful ways.