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Writers Space Africa (WSA): Call for Submissions

Writers Space Africa (WSA) magazine is accepting submissions for its 100th edition (April 2025 Edition).

Theme: Humour

We accept submissions in the following categories:

Creative Non-Fiction – 1,200 Words maximum

Children’s Literature – 700 words maximum (illustrations may be attached and poems not longer than 24 lines)

Flash Fiction – 300 words maximum

Poetry – 1 poem, a maximum of 24 lines

Short Stories – 1,500 words maximum

Please note:

  • Please edit your work and submit it to one category only.
  • Do include the title and category in your submission.
  • The submission window is open from 20 January until 15 February 2025.
  • Our editors will reply to selected writers and those whose works have not been selected.
  • Our editors will reach out to all authors by March 2025.
  • All selected and published entries will be uploaded to our website after the magazine is released.
  • The author retains the copyright.

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

Please note, this competition is run by the WSA, not the Commonwealth Foundation.