experiences in whatever ways they want.
Over half of every issue is given over to submissions, so if you’ve got something you’d like to exorcise in print, we’re keen to hear from you. And even if there’s nothing you want to submit, it is my sincerest hope the pages you find here
represent and interpret their
Rebecca Atherton, Editor
If you’ve ever entrusted your secrets or memories to a journal, you’ll be familiar with the relief expressing painful emotions can bring. The simple act of laying things down can be incredibly freeing, exposing things that might otherwise have remained half-formed or buried. Turning our insides out can purge our demons; rather like a touch of spring cleaning removes the out-of-date cans from the back of kitchen cupboards and sweeps the skeletal husks of formerly creepy creatures from their crawl space beneath our beds.
Inside Out is fuelled by the understanding that creativity can be a powerful way of coping with, and overcoming, the inevitable hurdles that life brings. Not only can it actively help to develop a broader sense of perspective; it also has the potential to really boost self-confidence, self-worth and self-esteem: the pen and paintbrush transformed by the touch of our hand into a powerful magic wand.
By focusing on the expression of emotions and the different ways we depict and decipher their complex messages, Inside Out puts the individual back in the driving seat, providing plenty of opportunities for people to
will shed new light and uncover fresh perspectives.
