Wasafiri Magazine Open Call for Critical Articles

For 40 years, Wasafiri has published the very best international contemporary writing, placing critics alongside leading novelists, poets, and playwrights to generate exciting cross-genre and inter-regional conversations. We welcome innovative creative and critical writing that, in form, focus, or theme, seeks to expand the boundaries of global literary culture.

Wasafiri Magazine are seeking conceptually rigorous, substantially researched, and accessibly presented articles and essays engaged with any genre of contemporary literature. The magazine particularly welcomes articles that position new critical perspectives within one or more broader contexts.

Submissions are open to all and free to submit. If your article is accepted, you will be published in Wasafiri’s upcoming magazine issue and paid up to £150. Submissions should be between 6,000 and 9,000 words.

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

Please note, this call is run by the Wasafiri Magazine, not the Commonwealth Foundation.