Thank you for considering submitting your work to Lọ́unlọ́un (pronounced /luh-woon-luh-woon/).

Lọ́unlọ́un is a pan-African journal that focuses on literature rooted in historical events that have shaped and defined places and times in Africa. Our submissions are open to writers of African descent, home and abroad. We strongly recommend reading a few publications from our journal before submitting.

• Only original pieces will be considered. Previously published pieces and excerpts from a larger body of work are not accepted.
• Submissions should be in EB Garamond, size 12, 1.5-spaced, and submitted in Word document format, including the word count.
• Submissions should be in English or translated into English. Writers are, however, allowed creative freedom with the expression of their languages.
• Submissions must be based on an event that has happened on or affected the continent, regardless of where characters in the telling are located.
• Submissions must contain a brief historical setting description (max. two sentences) formally describing the historical events in telling (included in the Word document, not email).
• Submissions must have at least two reference links to the historical events in the telling (included in the Word document, not email).
• We accept simultaneous submissions; however, please notify us promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere.
• Ensure your submissions are meticulously reviewed for correct formatting, grammar, and punctuation. Significant mistakes in these areas can hinder the likelihood of your work being considered for publication.