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Africanfuturism Anthology (Flame Tree Publishing)
Flame Tree Publishing




Description
Limited Demographic: Black African, African-diaspora, African–descent writers

This is Africa, based in Kenya, defines Africanfuturism as located in "the African point of view, experience, culture, themes, and history with technology based in Africa".

So, we're expecting stories from Black African, African-diaspora, African–descent writers. And please note the difference between this Africanfuturism title and Afrofuturism. The latter typically includes stories centred on the Black experience in the West. Whereas, for this open submission call, the stories should be set in and about Africa – whether that's a future Africa, an alternative Africa or a parallel Africa, the choice is yours. The genre implies a lean towards science fiction rather than fantasy, and towards positive scenarios and concepts, but of course is open to interpretation: the publication of these two books offers a dialogue that explores tradition and influence, and fresh insights both about our past, and visions of our future.


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Market Genres
Genres
Science Fiction

Market Types, Lengths & Pay Scale
Originals
Short Story
2000 to 4000 words
8 cents/word


Reprints
Short Story
2000 to 4000 words
6 cents/word


Market Submission Types
AI Submissions?: Unknown Policy
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: Yes
Simultaneous Submissions?: Yes
Translations: Original Language Only

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Listing added: 21 July 2025


Last officially checked: 21 July 2025


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