Submission
Culture has the extraordinary ability to open minds and hearts.
At “Miangos”, we are dedicated to bringing you the finest in African contemporary writing, with the hope that each piece will resonate with you in a meaningful way.
Thank you for being part of our literary and cultural journey.
Submission Guidelines
TYPE OF SUBMISSION
- Poems/Poetry
Up to 3 poems per submission with a maximum of 200 words each. - Short stories
Minimum of 300 words focused on African real stories or fiction.
Languages for literary works
English language, French Language, Swahili, Pidgin English, Arabic
NB: Please write a brief English summary if you use any language other than English. - Book reviews/book suggestions
Submit a minimum of 500 words, focused on self-help and positive cultural topics, exclusively from female African authors. - African music
We accept submissions solely from African gospel singers or artists who perform positive, and encouraging songs. The positive theme is left ambiguous because songs will be subject to scrutiny before publication. Please email us your suggestions with the name of the musician, YouTube link or website. - African food
Please send delicious African food recipes from African female cooks. Include horizontal, colorful pictures of each ingredient and the steps in jpg format. Add a short bio with your name, type of meal, nationality, and any particular detail about when people in your country eat that food. - African fashion
Please submit high quality jpg pictures of stylish clothes beautifully designed with African fabrics and sewn by African seamstresses. Clothes with Ankara are preferred but others might be considered. Include short bio of profession, nationality, contact infos and seamstresses’ contact. - African arts
Submit paintings, portraits or drawings, carvings, jewelries, shoes etc made by African women. All pictures should be in jpg format. Include a short bio of the artist, nationality, gallery address, website if there is and any relevant details.
CONTENT RESTRICTIONS
Miangos does not publish works on political, violent, or sexual topics.
GENERAL SUBMISSION RULES
Exclusive submissions
We accept submissions that may have been submitted elsewhere. However, please inform us if your work is under consideration by other publications.
Copyright
By submitting, you grant us the right to publish your work. Copyright remains with the author.
Expedited Reviews
We offer expedited reviews for submissions directly solicited by our editors for a small fee. This will be decided on based on the kind of work.
Year-Round Submissions
We accept submissions year-round. We will publish based on a first -come basis.
Simultaneous Submissions
We welcome simultaneous submissions, but please notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere.
Direct Solicitation
If we directly request your submission, please follow the specific guidelines provided.
Future Payment
We aim to provide payment for all writers in the future as our budget allows.
Rule Adherence
Failure to adhere to submission guidelines may result in disqualification from consideration.
Thank you for considering Miangos for your work!
Join our community
Miangos is more than just a blog; it’s a community of readers, writers, and cultural enthusiasts. We invite you to join us on this journey, whether by submitting your work, providing feedback, recommending someone, or simply enjoying the incredible stories and poems we feature.
Thank you for being a part of Miangos. Together, we celebrate the power of words and the limitless horizons that cultural awareness can open.
Warm regards,
The Miangos Team
Contact us if you are interested
FAQ
When will my work be published?
We estimate to publish monthly.
How do l know my work will be published?
We will send you an email to inform you before it is done. Also, you will see on the website, if you check it regularly.