African Writer Weekly
Esohe IyareA curated cocktail of writing competitions, publishing opportunities, grants, fellowships, and writings specifically for African writers.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 134 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 7 days ago |
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10 OPEN Opportunities for African Writers
This newsletter is published every Wednesday at 5pm WAT.
Hello! I hope your pitching and submissions have been going well. To everyone who signed up for African Writer Match, I’m happy to inform you that you’ll receive an onboarding email...
June Opportunities for African Writers
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1. Send Romance to Afro RomCon
Afro RomCon is a convention celebrating African romance in print and on screen. They are officially launchi...
Last Chance: Paid Opportunities for African Writers
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1. Call for applications: Art4Change Storytelling Fellowship 2026
The Art4Change Storytelling Fellowship is a six-month programme running...
11 Open Opportunities for African Writers
This newsletter is published every Wednesday at 5pm WAT.
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1. NUNUM’s Summer 2026 Issue - Flash Fiction
Nunum is a Canadian literary journal dedicated to blending flash fiction and art. They are cu...
Paying Opportunities for African Writers
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1. Call for Pitches:...
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