Somewhere, Softly‍ ‍started as a personal Substack, created by editor Em in 2025. Since then, it’s developed into a shared space prioritising place, humanity, and hope. You don’t need to escape to Somewhere, Softly; we exist in the clouds that are already above you.

We welcome submissions for our Blog and for our upcoming project – a crystal in the clouds – Ametrine Zine. We invite writers and artists of all experience levels, including beginners and those reuniting with their craft after time away from it. We’re interested in words that make us feel things; we love prose and poetry that explore the wonder of being alive.

Please read our submission guidelines to learn more about our Blog and Ametrine Zine, or send us a paper airplane – we want your virtual Airmail! Thanks for stopping by, we’re so happy to have you here.