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the atavist magazine
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The Atavist Magazine is Accepting Pitches (Pay: $6,000)

May 18, 2026 Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam

Atavist Magazine is Accepting Longform Narrative Pitches From Writers Worldwide The Atavist Magazine is currently accepting submissions from writers around

The ANA
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The ANA / How to Submit

May 18, 2026 Chinaza James-Ibe
Na-La Mapambazuko Afrika Award
Short story contestsWhat's NewWriting Contest

Na-La Mapambazuko Afrika Award (USD 150)

May 18, 2026 Chinaza James-Ibe
tolka magazine
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Tolka / How to Submit (€600)

May 18, 2026 Chinaza James-Ibe
Older Writers Grant, Speculative literature foundation logo.
Opportunities for writersWhat's New

The Older Writers Grant | How to Apply ($1000)

May 14, 2026 Chinaza James-Ibe

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Short Story Review: Descendants of Balance by Rafeeat Aliyu
Book ReviewFeatured

Short Story Review: Descendants of Balance by Rafeeat Aliyu

May 18, 2026 Emmanuella Omonigho

Descendants of Balance, a speculative short story by Rafeeat Aliyu coming soon from ZimaShort, is a story reimagining important Yourba

What exactly is the New York Times Best Seller List And How Can Authors Get On It
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What Exactly is the New York Times Bestseller List And How Can Authors Get On It?

Nov 20, 2025 Emmanuella Omonigho
How to Market Your Book on Social Media: Lessons From Successful Authors
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How to Market Your Book on Social Media: Lessons From Successful Authors

Oct 13, 2025 Emmanuella Omonigho
Interview with O. Henry Prize Winner Jane Kalu
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Interview with O. Henry Prize Winner Jane Kalu

Jun 20, 2025 Emmanuella Omonigho

New Releases

The Shipikisha Club by Mubanga Kalimamukwento
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Book Review: Marriage, Motherhood and The Cost of Womanhood in The Shipikisha Club by Mubanga Kalimamukwento

Jan 11, 2026 Emmanuella Omonigho

Motherhood, wifely duties, culture, and gender-based violence are the themes that fuel The Shipikisha Club by Mubanga Kalimamukwento. Divided into

Review of Rebellion Ground Zero by T.J. Martins Poster
Book ReviewNEW RELEASESWhat's New

Book Review: “Rebellion: Ground Zero” by T.J. Martins is a Bold Political-Romantic Thriller Pushing for a Better Nigeria

Jun 12, 2025 Emmanuella Omonigho
A Review of This Motherless Land, flyer. Maroon and Yellow. Publication details.
Book ReviewNEW RELEASES

Matryoshka Matryoshka: A Review of Nikki May’s This Motherless Land

Mar 11, 2025 Chinaza James-Ibe
What to know about Chimamanda’s New Book Dream Count
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What to Know About Chimamanda’s New Novel ‘Dream Count’

Oct 2, 2024 Emmanuella Omonigho

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