Submit Your Africanfuturism Short Stories to Flame Tru inee Publishing ($320)

Oct 22, 2025 Chinaza James-Ibe

Call for Africanfuturism Short Stories — Submit to Flame Tree Publishing

Flame Tree Publishing is accepting submissions for two upcoming anthologies in its celebrated Gothic Fantasy series: Afrofuturism Short Stories (2025) and Africanfuturism Short Stories (2026).

Africanfuturism is grounded in African experiences, cultures, and histories—with technology and imagination deeply rooted in the continent itself. The editors are seeking speculative stories that explore these visions of Africa’s future.

Deadline: November 2, 2025
Compensation: Up to $320 per accepted story

How to Submit Your Africanfuturism Short Stories

You may send multiple submissions, but each must be submitted in a separate email.
Simultaneous submissions are accepted, provided you have the right to license your story for anthology publication.
AI-generated text will not be accepted.
Use your story title as the email subject line.
Attach your story as a .docx, .doc, or .rtf file — the file name must match the story title exactly.
Use spaces only (no underscores or hyphens).
If your story title begins with A or The, include it in the filename.
Ideal word count: 2,000–4,000 words (slightly longer or shorter pieces may still be considered).

Writing Africanfuturism requires is about centering African culture, philosophy, and voice within technological and imaginative contexts. Before submitting, you might find these resources helpful:

These guides will help you refine your story’s emotional depth and structure — essential traits for standing out in a highly competitive call.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of Flame Tree’s groundbreaking anthologies that celebrate African speculative narratives.