Jalada Africa is pan-African writers’ collective. Does not pay. Aims to publish literature by African authors regularly by making it as easy as possible for any member to publish anything or execute any literary project as quickly and effectively as possible. Comments, enquiries, and letters to the editors should be sent to: letters@jalada.org. Fiction: Each writer may submit up to a maximum of [ … ]
Category: Essays
Ehanom Review
An arts, literature and politics journal based in Kumasi, Ghana, Ehanom Review publishes the finest of works it receives. We seek poetry, fiction, non-fiction, book reviews, essays and any other writings with literary interest. We are a monthly journal starting from July, 2014. We accept only electronic submissions (via email). One submission at a time, no multiple submissions. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Publishes previously unpublished works for [ … ]
Akwantuo Writing
Akwantuo is a platform for writing and writers focusing on Africa. Based in Accra, Akwantuo seeks to promote the Ghanaian and African literary community. Publishes writing and organizes workshops. Accepts submissions from writers who have any connection to Ghana or elsewhere in Africa: either through heritage and/or subject matter. Publishes fiction, non-fiction (memoirs, travel writing, non-academic essays, etc), poetry and [ … ]
The Write Mag
Published quarterly, The Write Mag puts a special emphasis on reviving interest in African literature. Submit: book reviews, author profiles and interviews, publishing information, study guides and information, features, literary works.
Transition Magazine
Born in Africa and bred in the diaspora, Transition is a unique forum for the freshest, most compelling, most curious ideas about race. It bills itself as “an anchor of deep reflection on black life and a map charting new routes through the globalized world.” Transition is published three times annually by Indiana University Press. Transition does accept simultaneous submissions. Please notify to [ … ]
New Contrast
Established in 1960, New Contrast is devoted mainly to publishing original work by South African writers, and other activities incidental to that. Submissions need to be made through Submittable. Prefers not to receive material via email as there are too many occasions for material to be lost. Contributions must be unpublished. Preferred file types are .doc or .docx. Also acceptable are .odt, .rtf, or .txt files. [ … ]
The South African Literary Journal
The South African Literary Journal is the oldest surviving literary magazine in South Africa. It is the journal to find new writing and be read if you are a writer. Submit: poetry, short stories, flash fiction, essays and reviews
Sweet Magazine
Sweet Magazine, now known as Substance Books, is an online platform for the expression of almost unheard of desires. Submit original, unpublished work only. No dual submissions. Do not submit work to us and other publishers/publications simultaneously. Electronic (text): send submissions in word documents. Do not use fancy formatting, script fonts, page borders, colors etc. Send no more than 6,000 words. [ … ]
SABLE
A black and white cultural publication for writers of color to showcase their work in any genre. It provides readers with an opportunity to read new work by internationally renowned and new writers within a format and design that is aesthetically as important as the written word. Accepts fiction, poetry, in translation, memoir (history/herstory), travel narratives (backpackers), essays, classic review, [ … ]
Munyori Literary Journal
Munyori Literary Journal is an online Zimbabwean-American literary platform that features works from global writers and artists. While the journal receives the bulk of its submissions from Zimbabwe and the United States, it also features works from Nigeria, India, China, the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Ghana, Canada, and more from all corners of the globe. Biographic Profiles: Know of a writer, author, [ … ]
Mosaic
Launched in 1998, Mosaic is a print tri-annual (February, June, & October) that explores the literary arts by writers of African descent, and features interviews, essays, and book reviews. It welcomes advance review copies and galleys for review. Mosaic accepts essays, interviews, and literary-focused articles. Before submitting the full work, send a brief summary to info@mosaicmagazine.org. If you are interested in reviewing [ … ]
Meskot
An online Ethiopian literary journal, it is published in Amharic and English. Submissions should be in .doc, .jpg, or .pdf format, if in English. Submissions in the Ethiopic alphabet should preferably be in .gif, .jpg or .pdf format. Word documents are also acceptable if written in fonts supported by feedel, visual geez, visual geez unicode or any other unicode compatible software. Send [ … ]
Kwani?
Kwani? is a journal founded by some of Kenya’s most exciting new writers and has 6 print editions to date. Receives significant funding from the Ford Foundation and has become a major platform for writing from across the African continent. Kwani?’s editorial panel usually has two reading periods each year. Submit works via email, attaching your work in a (*doc) or (*rtf) file. [ … ]
Chimurenga Magazine
A pan African publication of culture, art and politics based in Cape Town. Founded by Editor Ntone Edjabe in 2002, Chimurenga provides an innovative platform for free ideas and political reflection by Africans about Africa. The journal is published irregularly in print, online and through themed performances called “Chimurenga Sessions.” Read a couple back issues to get a sense of [ … ]
Brittle Paper
Brittle Paper accepts fiction, book reviews, poetry, essays, literary commentaries, and fun listicles. Simultaneous submissions are fine. We do not accept submissions that have been published elsewhere. All we ask is that you notify us when your work is accepted elsewhere. Be conscious of the fact that you are writing for an online audience, so keep things short, sharp, and exciting. [ … ]