Caitlin Farley

16-year-old Akahlulwa Ncokazi has published a Xhosa book to help learners read and write isiXhosa with confidence! Her book is called “Liphupha Lam Eli.” She’s a Grade 11 learner from EJS Skenjana Senior Secondary School in Qora, Eastern Cape. The book sells for only R150

From Feb 5 to March 5, readers can access 12 translated works from around the world through a pay-what-you-want digital bundle supporting @GVlingua . Featuring first-time translations from Shona, Hausa, isiZulu, and more. Translation equity in action. 🌍 brittlepaper.com/2026/02/lingua/

The @africansfs 2025 Nommo Awards Shortlist has just been announced at #SeattleWorldcon2025! Congrats to all! 💃🏾 @_Akotowaa @plangdi_neple @izom_chisom @Prisoner187 @TlotloTsamaase @H_O_LLY_MOD_E @UmarSidi11 @tobi_thedreamer @Dotun_Ak @dhamlex99 africansfs.com/nommo-awards/2…

✨ Publishing opportunity for writers!📚 @BareBonesLLP are seeking to publish a collection of speculative fiction in their upcoming print anthology, The Bare Bones Book of Speculative Fiction. Entries are open to anyone aged 18 or above. Entry is free! Deadline: 25 August Word Count: 800-3000 Learn more:🔗 commonwealthfoundation.com/opportunity/th…

For writers, nothing is worse than vague feedback. Especially when you're seeking clarity through a beta reader's comments. But asking the right questions can help you understand the feedback with ease, leading to confident revisions. Here are five such questions to help you:

Your story is not working? Check: 1. First sentence 2. Character interiority/externality/harmony 3. Exciting parts ( might be lazily done) 4. Language ( inventiveness/animation/originality. or you don't have the words yet) 5. Your life( what's happening?)

Read the winning stories! The 2025 Commonwealth Short Story Prize winners have been published in a special anthology by Paper and Ink. 'Mothers Not Appearing In Search' by @JoshuaLubwama1 (Africa region) 'An Eye and a Leg' by @fariabasher (Asia region) 'Descend' by Chanel Sutherland (Canada and Europe region and overall winner) 'Margot's Run' by Subraj Singh (Caribbean region) 'Crab Sticks and Lobster Rolls' by Kathleen Ridgwell (Pacific region) Order your copy now: amazon.co.uk/Descend-other-…

I am teaching this class every Friday, 7-9pm. It's all about taking short stories apart and figuring out how they tik and tok then stealing their techniques for your own writing. Admission is rolling basis. Join at any point for 10 sessions. DM open, retweets very appreciated.

The CANEX longlist for Best Publisher in Africa has just been announced & we’re proud to share that 3 Jacana Media titles have made the cut. We’re holding thumbs for our authors & in the spirit of celebration, you can enjoy 50% off the longlisted titles jacana.co.za/product-tag/ca…

Africanfuturism Short Stories | Submissions - We've got a new call for submissions open & we want your stories! Deadline: 2nd November 2025. Good luck! flametr.com/4lzRwgE

📢 3 days to go! The Caine Prize Online Editing Programme offers emerging African writers the opportunity to receive tailored editorial support and elevate their short stories to a publishable standard. 🗓️ Deadline: 28 July 2025 Apply here: caineprize.com/online-editing…

Not all treasures are lost… some are just waiting to be reclaimed. Take back what is yours in Relooted: An Africanfuturist heist game where you reclaim real African artifacts from Western museums. Coming soon to Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Xbox Series X|S! Please share, & wishlist! (Links in next tweet!) #SummerGameFest @dayofthedevs

Best of the Net is now accepting nominations for the 2026 anthology! The deadline is September 30th, 2025. For full submission guidelines, please visit bestofthenetanthology.com

Africanfuturism Short Stories | Submissions - We are very excited to announce a new call for submissions which is now open! Deadline: 2nd November 2025. Good luck! flametr.com/44NZtaX

Bring your spec-fic knowledge to our first-ever SFF Quiz Night! 🗓️ Friday, 25th July 2025 🕔 5 – 10 PM 📍Athena Lounge, Hurlingham (Opp Nairobi Women’s Hospital) Entry free but RSVP required. Register your team here >> willthisbeaproblem.co.ke/rsvp/

Are you an avid reader? Are you based in Harare? HRB is providing donated books to *any* interested and avid reader, with the proviso that you *must* PASS IT ON to the next reader on the list when you’re done! And that’s it! Sign up below, and happy reading!

Still open! Got a story rooted in the Niger Delta? We’re calling for original speculative fiction that explores the region, past, present, or future. From solarpunk to African futurism, We want stories that spark thought. Send yours in: omenana.com/2025/07/02/cal…

✍️ Calling all writers! ✒️ The World History Encyclopedia is calling for international historical and mythological short stories for submission to the 2026 Ink of Ages Fiction Prize! Deadline: 29 August Learn more:🔗 commonwealthfoundation.com/opportunity/20…

"African writers are just not credited enough as innovators”: Otosirieze Speaks to The Republic opencountrymag.com/african-writer…

Opportunities for writers and poets for July 2025. #OpportunitiesForWriters #Fiction #Poetry #Nonfiction writingafrica.com/opportunities-…