Oriọna Magazine shines its light as a guiding beacon for young writers, igniting the flame of creativity and inspiring new voices to rise.
Oriọna Magazine is an annual literary and art publication dedicated to celebrating the diverse voices and artistic expressions of the writers and artists of colour (African, Caribbean, and Diaspora).
We warmly invite beautifully crafted essays, jaw-drop fiction, emotionally charged poetry, captivating one-act plays, short-comprehensive book reviews, visually striking art, and photography. The theme for the 2025 issue is “Home,” exploring the concept of home as a physical space, feeling of belonging, or cultural roots. See submission guidelines below.
oriọna past issues
![Poemify Magazine Issue IV [peace]](https://ikikearts.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Poemify-Magazine-Issue-IV-Peace-2022-1-724x1024.png "Oriọna Magazine 6")
oriọna submission guidelines
The submission window is open. Before submitting, please read the guidelines below.
Prose
1,500 to 3,000 words per piece; submit no more than three pieces. We accept all kinds of fiction and nonfiction. We ask that all prose under 2,000 words be in a single document, in .doc or .docx format. Times New Roman, size 12, double-spaced is preferred but not required. Place titles at the top of each piece. Please omit names (or any other identifying information) from the document.
Poetry
No word or page limit; no more than four poems per submission. We ask that all poems be in a single document, in .doc or .docx format. Place titles at the top of each piece. Please omit names (or any other identifying information) from the document.
Visual Art & Photography
No more than four pieces per submission. We accept all kinds of art, whether it’s paintings, sculptures, digital art, mixed media, ceramics, photography, drawings, etc. We ask that each submission be in .pdf, .png or .jpeg format. Include the title of your artwork in the submission form.
Compensation:
At present, Oriọna Magazine is an unpaying journal. However, we highly value your contributions and promise to provide exposure through our digital platforms. Additionally, we are proud to nominate selected works from each issue for most major literary prizes and awards.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: Do you accept simultaneous submissions?
A: Absolutely! We understand that you may want to explore multiple opportunities for publication. Just let us know if your work gets accepted elsewhere.
Q: What’s your response time for submissions?
A: We aim to read and respond to all submissions within 4-6 weeks of the deadline closing. We appreciate your patience as we give every piece the attention it deserves.
Q: Will I be notified if my work is selected for publication?
A: Yes! We’ll send you an email to celebrate and discuss the details of publishing your work in Oriọna Magazine.
Q: Do you accept multiple submissions?
A: While we admire your enthusiasm, we request that you limit submissions to a maximum of one literary work per category/genre. Multiple submissions will be deleted unread.
Q: Can I submit previously published work?
A: No, please! We’re looking for unpublished works at this time.
Should you have any further enquiries or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at contact.ikikearts[at]gmail[dot]com.