Mainly work by Zambian writers, except for January, when work by African writers living in Africa is also considered.
Literary Magazines
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Reading Period: Jan 1 to Jan 31, May 1 to May 31, Jul 1 to Jul 31Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction -
Under a Warm Green Linden is a biannual digital journal featuring original poetry, reviews, and interviews. Each issue is accompanied by a selection of broadsides signed by the authors. The journal is a project of Green Linden Press,...
Read moreReading Period: Jan 1 to Dec 31Temporarily Closed to SubmissionsGenre: Poetry, TranslationGenres: BIPOC Voices, Experimental, LGBTQ Voices, Translation, Visual Poetry -
Up the Staircase Quarterly publishes unique, eclectic, and quality poetry that is vivid in imagery and idea. It seeks writers going in new directions, originals. It also publishes artwork: paintings, drawings, photography, comics, short...
Read moreReading Period: Jan 1 to Mar 15, Aug 1 to Dec 10Genre: Poetry
