Images and illustrations
This section covers images and illustrations made by people, without AI, whether traditionally or digitally. Authors may illustrate their work with images they made themselves or ones they hold the appropriate licence for. Photos and images in the public domain may also be used. AI-generated images have their own separate section.
Allowed:
- Covers, illustrations and artwork that accompany a work and reflect its content or mood.
- Artistic nudity, meaning in a non-pornographic context and as part of a larger work.
- Intimate scenes depicted artistically, without being pornographic.
- Depictions of fighting, violence or injuries that illustrate a scene from the work.
Not allowed:
- Gore, meaning detailed, realistic depictions of mutilation, entrails or dismembered bodies.
- Pornographic images, including explicit depictions of sexual acts.
- Standalone artwork not connected to any written work, e.g. portfolios, art galleries or fan art without accompanying text.
- Any depiction of nudity or sexuality involving minors.
- Explicit depictions of self-harm.
