Wasafiri Magazine Opens Submissions for Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Critical Writing

For four decades, Wasafiri Magazine has remained a key platform for global literary voices, publishing innovative work that bridges regions, genres, and critical perspectives. The magazine is now inviting submissions for its upcoming issue, with a continued focus on writing that pushes the boundaries of contemporary literature.

What Wasafiri is Looking For

Wasafiri is seeking original, thought-provoking work across multiple categories. Submissions should engage with global literary culture, whether through form, theme, or critical inquiry.

Accepted Categories

• Fiction and Life Writing: 3,000 – 5,000 words
• Critical Essays and Articles: 6,000 – 9,000 words
• Book Reviews: 900 – 1,100 words (covering one or two titles)
• Submit only works written in English or translated into English.

Writers should view research as a crucial part of their process, which they cannot neglect. When done extensively, it builds the credibility of your work and gives it depth. Research extends beyond critical and academic writing; it also improves the work of poets, creative non-fiction, and prose fiction writers. Read more on the significance of research.

 

Book Review Pitches

Writers interested in contributing reviews are required to pitch their ideas first. Send proposals directly to the Reviews Editor:

• Farah Ali
• Email: wasafiri.reviews@qmul.ac.uk

Wasafiri’s Submission Process

Submit completed manuscripts for fiction, non-fiction, and critical essays through Wasafiri’s official portal. Writers can access the submission page on their website.

Deadline

The deadline for all submissions is May 1, 2026.

 

Why Submit to Wasafiri?

With its long-standing reputation for publishing both emerging and established writers, Wasafiri offers contributors the chance to be part of an international literary conversation. The magazine is particularly interested in work that challenges conventions and opens new perspectives within global writing.

Writers working across genres—or blending them—will find Wasafiri especially receptive to bold, boundary-expanding submissions. Again, don’t forget to edit your submissions thoroughly before submitting.