Ready to share your voice with the world?.
AfroNarrate’s writing contests are your chance to turn raw ideas into published power. Whether you're a poet, storyteller, or truth-teller, every entry is a step toward visibility, validation, and creative growth. Submit original work that speaks to the soul of the diaspora and continent — and get read, rated, and recognized.
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Voices Unheard: A Short Fiction Challenge
Everyone has a story that the world overlooks. In this contest, we’re looking for short stories (1,500–3,000 words) that give voice to characters on the margins—whether real or imagined. Show us overlooked perspectives, raw emotion, and bold narrative choices. All genres welcome. Prizes for originality, voice, and impact.
Tiny Moments, Big Feelings
Sometimes the smallest encounters change everything. Submit a flash fiction piece (under 1,000 words) centered on an unexpected connection—romantic, platonic, or otherwise. We're judging based on emotional punch, clarity, and originality.
Tiny Moments, Big Feelings
Tiny Moments, Big Feelings
Truth in Ink
Your life, your lens. Write a personal essay (up to 2,000 words) that captures a moment, experience, or shift that shaped who you are. We’re looking for honesty, insight, and style—not perfection. The best stories come from the truth.
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mark Angel
How It Works – Your Creative Path Starts Here
mark Angel
How It Works – Your Creative Path Starts Here
mark Angel
How It Works – Your Creative Path Starts Here