Doek! Issue 16: Call for Submissions

Doek! seeks original and exciting writing that continuously explores new thematic terrain. The editorial team considers the following:

1. Narrative (plot)-driven short fiction of any genre (such as crime, erotica, fantasy, historical, horror, humour, literary, magical realism, mystery, romance, science fiction, or any experimental writing which creatively blurs the margins between such genres) that lingers with the reader long after the final full stop; and,
2. Poetry (written for the page, not performance) that takes the reader to the edge of their senses and beyond.

The editorial team is interested in reading submissions that discuss a wide variety of topics in interesting styles; prospective writers and poets should read previous issues of Doek! to see the themes and topics that have been previously explored. Storytellers are encouraged to discover fresh narrative territories. In particular, death, grief, and trauma are topics which have been covered extensively in past issues; contributors exploring similar topics are encouraged to find new ways of engaging with such subject matter.

Submissions are open to Namibian citizens living in the country or in the diaspora and foreign nationals who permanently reside in Namibia.

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Enquiries about submissions should be directed to Doek!. Please always refer to their website for complete details and information. 

Please note, this call is run by Doek!, not the Commonwealth Foundation.