Omenana Magazine Submissions is Open (Payment: $20 + Publication)

Jan 16, 2024Jan 16, 2024 Emmanuella Omonigho

Omenana Magazine is currently accepting speculative fiction submissions.

Omenana is a tri-monthly magazine that publishes speculative fiction from Africa and the African diaspora. They focus on stories, art and essays that explore the rich cultural heritage of the continent and its people, while also embracing the fantastical and imaginative elements of science fiction, fantasy, and other genres. Omenana magazine has featured a wide range of voices and perspectives, from established authors to new and emerging talent. Their aim is to promote and celebrate the diversity and richness of African speculative fiction and poetry, and to provide a platform for writers to share their stories and ideas with a global audience.

Eligibility Guidelines for Omenana Magazine Submissions

They want art, fiction, and non-fiction from artists and writers from Africa and the African Diaspora.
Fiction and art must be speculative (Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror or Magical Realism) and must involve characters, settings or themes directly related to the African continent. Learn about writing a good speculative fiction story to submit.
All stories and art must be in English (translations welcome), must be original works (no fan fiction, sorry), and previously unpublished.
They are very much interested in works that explore alternative futures for Africa and people of African descent. They would also like to see explorations of the past as well as new interpretations of myths, folklore and magic.
Above all, they are looking for original ideas and excellent writing.
Non-fiction can be essays or reviews, but must deal with their interest in African speculative fiction.
They do not accept poetry, drama or film scripts.
Also, they no longer accept simultaneous submissions.

Submissions Requirement for Omenana Magazine Submissions

All work must be submitted by e-mail to [email protected] as a single attachment in one of the following file formats: .doc, .docx, .rtf, .odt.
You are to include a cover letter in the body of your e-mail providing your contact details (name – not the pseudonym you write under – address, email and phone number). Learn how to write a convincing cover letter to for your submission.
Attach a brief publication history, a bio of no more than 100 words and a profile photo.
Both fiction and non-fiction should please follow the Standard Manuscript Format.

Short fiction should be no more than 5,000 words.
Creative non-fiction and essays should be no more than 3,000 words.
Flash fiction pieces should not exceed 1,000 words each.
Reviews should be between 800 and 2,000 words.
Graphic fiction and visual art should be sent in as a .jpg file.
Please don’t send revised drafts of works that you have previously submitted, unless they specifically ask for them.
Do not send art if it has been published anywhere other than on your portfolio unless they specifically request it.