Dreamweaver Narratives is a scientific creative magazine dedicated to raising awareness around maladaptive daydreaming. In our pages, you will find a carefully curated mix of research summaries, mental health tips, interviews, artwork, creative writing, essays, and polls.
Dreamweaver Narratives has a members-only edition and a complimentary abridged edition. While ISMD members and volunteers will need to be logged in to access the full version, our abridged version is accessible to everyone! Please continue scrolling to take a look.
If you’ve read the public access version and you’d like to read more, please consider joining the ISMD to view current and past issues and to support our mission of raising MD awareness and understanding.
Issue 1 – Public Access
Not sure what to expect? Have a look at our abridged version of the 1st issue, available for free here.
We are currently accepting submissions for creative writing, essays, and art for our third issue!
Contributors of accepted works will be awarded a complimentary issue of Dreamweaver Narratives and 2027 ISMD membership.
Please submit your work to dreamweavernarratives@maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com
Guidelines and Deadlines
Deadline:
Deadline for submissions is on August 1, 2026.
Theme and Focus:
Dreamweaver Narratives is dedicated to raising awareness about maladaptive daydreaming and mental health. We are looking for works that explore these themes in creative and thought-provoking ways.
Written Works Submission Guidelines:
File formats: DOCX, PDF
Word count: Essays (Up to 1,500 words), Short stories (up to 2,000 words), Poetry (60 lines or less)
Artwork Submission Guidelines:
File formats: JPEG/JPG, PNG
Size: Maximum size of 3000 pixels (or 10 inches) on its longest edge. And max file size of 10MB. (Please note: Increasing the resolution of a previously saved file will not increase the image quality.)
Rights and Permissions:
Non-Exclusive Rights: Dreamweaver Narratives can publish the work, but the author retains the right to publish it elsewhere at the same time. We may archive your work on our website and digital formats.
Response Time:
You can expect to hear back from us within 3 weeks after the submission deadline.
Compensation:
Contributors will receive a copy of the journal, recognition on our website, and a complimentary 2027 ISMD membership.
Contact Information:
For questions, please contact dreamweavernarratives@maladaptivedaydreamingsociety.com.