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Clarence’s Nightmares Design the Face of Fear
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Submissions Are Free—Donations Welcome!
Submit Your Vision for Clarence’s Nightmares
🔪 A Call to Artists & Designers 🔪
Step into the abyss and leave your mark on horror history. Clarence’s Nightmares demands a cover that captures the chilling descent into madness, the cursed fate of the Keeper of Dark Tales, and the unspeakable horrors he collects. Do you dare create the face of this nightmare?
Submitting your design is completely free, but donations are welcome to support our mission of spotlighting emerging talent and producing groundbreaking horror anthologies.
🔹 Who Can Enter?
Open to all artists—whether you're an industry professional or a newcomer drawn to the dark arts.
🔹 Theme & Style
Your design must evoke psychological horror and supernatural dread. Think: fractured reality, ominous shadows, the weight of unseen horrors. It should embody the distorted psyche of Clarence, the Keeper of Dark Tales.
🔹 Book Title
The Dark Descent of Clarence: Tales of Fear and Madness
🔹 Design Consistency
Ensure your vision aligns with Dark Holme Publishing’s aesthetic. We encourage you to explore textures, eerie compositions, and unsettling imagery that mirrors Clarence’s fragmented existence.
🔹 Format & Requirements
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High-resolution (300 DPI) JPEG or PNG format.
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Artwork must be original (no AI-generated images).
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A brief artist statement (100 words max) explaining your concept and how it ties to Clarence’s Nightmares.
How to Submit
📧 Email your submission to kerry@darkholmepublishing.uk
📌 Subject Line: “Clarence’s Nightmares Cover Submission”
📅 Deadline: August 30th 2025
Judging & Prize
🩸 Selection Criteria
Your work will be judged on:
✅ Creativity & Originality – Does it capture the psychological terror of Clarence’s world?
✅ Alignment with Theme – Does it reflect his descent into darkness?
✅ Overall Impact – Does it haunt the viewer long after they look away?
🎖 The Prize
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The winning design will become the official cover of Clarence’s Nightmares.
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The artist will receive £100 and full credit in the book.
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Featured across Dark Holme Publishing’s platforms.
Additional Information
⚠️ Rights & Permissions
By submitting, you grant Dark Holme Publishing the right to use your design for promotional purposes and book distribution. However, full artistic credit remains yours.
❓ Questions?
Reach out at kerry@darkholmepublishing.uk for any inquiries.
🔗 Dare to create the face of horror? Submit your design and shape the nightmare. Clarence is waiting…
Submission Guidelines