Lọúnlọún: African Historical Fiction Submissions

Lọúnlọún (pronounced /luh-woon-luh-woon/) is inviting submissions for publication in its journal.

We are a literary journal focused on historical fiction set during historical events that have shaped and defined places and times in Africa and the experiences of those who lived through the events—or didn’t—no matter how minute. We’re interested in a car crash in 2004 published in the local newspapers as much as we are in the Rwandan and Biafran genocides of 1994 and 1967, respectively.

Fortunately, because we are a magazine invested in speculative and factual tellings of history, we desire more attention from those who wish to submit to us.

Eligibility Criteria

We are open to submissions from July 1 to August 25 2024.

Open to African writers, and those of African descent, home and abroad.

Submission Guidelines

Before submitting your work, please carefully read and adhere to the following guidelines:

We accept only submissions in fiction, and this may be subject to change over time.

Fiction: 2000 – 5000 word range.

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

Please note, this call is run by Lọúnlọún, not the Commonwealth Foundation