submissions guidelines
We publish two issues a year, in July and December. we accept general submissions for poetry and prose between two reading periods. We also run the Abu Sherif Poetry Prize for Liberian writers.
we are currently open for submissions.
Pepper Coast Lit accepts submissions from Africans, people of color, those in the diaspora, descendants, and affiliates of the aforementioned. We have no restrictions on themes, genres, styles, or forms, provided the work is well-written. We accept submissions of prose and poetry for now. at Pepper Coast Lit, we believe a writer should have full control of their work, so all copyright and publication rights remain with the writer at all times. unfortunately, we cannot offer payment to our writers at this stage, though we do hope to do so in the near future.
Submissions should be sent to: [email protected]
we are currently open for submissions.
Pepper Coast Lit accepts submissions from Africans, people of color, those in the diaspora, descendants, and affiliates of the aforementioned. We have no restrictions on themes, genres, styles, or forms, provided the work is well-written. We accept submissions of prose and poetry for now. at Pepper Coast Lit, we believe a writer should have full control of their work, so all copyright and publication rights remain with the writer at all times. unfortunately, we cannot offer payment to our writers at this stage, though we do hope to do so in the near future.
- All submissions must be double- or single-spaced in 12-point Times New Roman and/or Palatino Linotype font in either .doc/.docx
- Do not include your name and email address anywhere in the document except in the body of the email. The document must be saved with the title of the submission for easy identification.
- The heading of the mail should follow this format: Genre—Title of submission. Eg: ‘Poetry— Counting My Mother’s Tears'
- The body of the mail must contain your name, email address, nationality, and a short bio note of not more than fifty words.
- Simultaneous submissions are allowed. However, you must inform us if your submission is accepted elsewhere.
- We reply to all submissions. If you fail to hear from us, consider reaching out.
Submissions should be sent to: [email protected]
guidelines for prose submissions
We will be overwhelmed to read your stories, irrespective of style and theme.
Now, you can go ahead and send us your submission via [email protected]
We aim to make a decision, and inform you of your submissions as soon as possible. If you do not receive a response from us, please send us an email.
We will be overwhelmed to read your stories, irrespective of style and theme.
- We recommend you send us average length stories
- Do not send us already published stories
- Send your submission as a doc or docx
- Do not include your identity in the document
- We do not have a problem with simultaneous submissions as long as you vow to pull out your submission after it's been accepted elsewhere
- We believe writers should be acknowledged for blessing the world with breathtaking stories, but our income cannot permit us to pay contributors since we are a group of students who barely afford the cost of pamphlets for lecture notes. However, we assure you that we will spread your stories to our appreciable number of readers
Now, you can go ahead and send us your submission via [email protected]
We aim to make a decision, and inform you of your submissions as soon as possible. If you do not receive a response from us, please send us an email.
