Announcing The Dark Academia Journal - we wrote a book (journal)!
We’ve been hinting about keeping secrets and having big projects on the go for months and months - did you guess it could have been a publishing deal?!
‘The Dark Academia Journal’ will be published on 10 September 2026 by Wildfire and you can pre-order it right now!
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to live your best dark academia life, this is the journal for you.
Dive into the shadowy and elegant world of Dark Academia with this guided journal, designed for fans of gothic literature, secret societies, and intellectual intrigue.
Featuring moody, genre-inspired prompts, ornate illustrations, and thought-provoking questions, this journal invites you to explore your inner scholar, pen poetic musings, and unravel mysteries of the mind.
Whether you're scribbling secrets by candlelight, contemplating the classics, or weaving your own tales of mystery, this journal is your companion for all your late-night musings and intellectual exploration in the hauntingly elegant world of Dark Academia.
Inside you'll find:
-The Syllabus: The intellectual and literary underpinnings of Dark Academia
-Lifestyle & Aesthetics: Top tips to perfect the Dark Academia aesthetic and create the perfect atmosphere for your academic ennui
-Campus Drama & Secret Societies: Iconic campus lore and fictional drama
-Philosophy & Reflection: Deep existential contemplation on the darker themes of Dark Academia
‘The Dark Academia Journal’ will be published on 10 September 2026 by Wildfire and you can pre-order it right now!
Waterstones | Amazon | Bookshop.org | Blackwell’s
If you pre-order via Waterstones between 21st and 24th July 2026, you’ll get 25% off using the code SUMMER26.
We don’t currently have a US deal so we recommend our lovely US readers and listeners pre-ordering via Blackwell’s who provide free global shipping.
We’re super exciting about the journal and we really, really hope that you love it.
