Readers, authors and creatives, around African writing.
Itanile is a magazine, an opportunities archive and a reading platform, all built around African writing.
Read, submit, publish
Itanile Mag
Fiction, nonfiction, poetry and other writing by African and diaspora writers.
Opportunities archive
Calls for submission, literary prizes, fellowships, workshops and webinars collected for African writers.
Send us your writing
Submit fiction, nonfiction, poetry or other writing to the magazine.
Publish a book
Turn your manuscript into a book that readers can find, free through our self-service form.
Publishing partnership
Want a team behind your book? Ask about a co-financed partnership.
Open calls for the magazine
Regular reading periods run twice a year, with special issues each June and December. Dates can shift, and we announce any change.
Run by writers, editors and artists
Itanile is run by volunteer writers, editors, artists and creatives, led by its founder and supported by an advisory board.
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