As a continent, Africa is reported to be vulnerable to the current and future effects of Climate change. Defined as the long-term change in the average weather patterns that define Earth’s local, regional and global climates, the impact of Climate change can already be felt by many on the continent. Whether it is a change in agriculture patterns thus adversely affecting access to food, or the loss of homes as many are displaced due to floods, droughts or famines, or perhaps its effects on overall sustainable development. The effects are felt now even as we anticipate further issues. Some close to us and others further removed.
For the Bold 2023 Continental Call, we invite continent-based African writers to send in submissions of creative writing (Short Story (Fiction/Non-Fiction) and Poetry) showcasing the impact of Climate change on their locales across the continent.
Benefits for Writers.
- The winning story and poem shall receive a cash prize of USD 350 and USD 120 respectively.
- The Shortlisted stories and poems will receive USD 100 and USD 50 respectively. The shortlist is a total of 3 submissions per category i.e. Short Story or Poetry.
- All Long-listed stories and poems will be published in 2023 in the Ibua Journal under the theme Climate Change.
Submission Guidelines.
- Only one submission can be entered per author per category (Short Story (Fiction/Non-Fiction) and Poetry).
- Submissions should be in Microsoft Word Format, as follows: Font: Calibri Light; Font Size 12; Line Spacing 1.5.
- The word limit is 6,000 to 10,000 words for Short Stories (Fiction/Non-Fiction) and 100 words for Poetry.
- Submissions must be previously unpublished.
- Submissions must be in the English language.
- Submissions should include a Cover page with the Call Bold 2023: Climate Change on it.
- Writers must be living in any African country.
- Writers should be 18 years and above.
The submission window closes on Thursday 23rd February 2023.
Terms and Conditions
- The editorial team has a right to accept or reject any piece of work.
- Long-listed submissions (5 per Category) will undergo further revision if necessary. We encourage all writers to keep an open mind during this Editorial process.
- A shortlist will be determined at the end of the Editorial process.
- Only Short-listed stories and poems (3 per category) will receive a Cash Prize.
- All final submissions (Longlist) will be published in Ibua Journal.
- We only accept submissions made through our web submission portal: https://journal.ibuapublishing.com/continental-calls/