Stripes Literary Magazine is accepting submissions for its upcoming Issue 6.2, themed “Fables & Folklore.”
The magazine is seeking retellings of legends, myths, and folktales, as well as original interpretations of folklore.
Submission guidelines
Poetry
- Submit 3–5 poems in one DOC or DOCX file. PDFs are not accepted.
- Each poem must begin on a new page, with no more than five pages per poem.
- Poems must be previously unpublished.
- Include a cover letter, a 100-word bio, and social media handles.
Art & Photography
- Submit 3–5 pieces, preferably around a central theme or subject.
- Include a note about the works and the medium used.
- Works may be submitted as a compiled PDF or as JPG/PNG files.
- Include a 100-word bio and social media handles.
Submissions should be sent to thestripesmag@yahoo.com with the subject line “Submission/Genre” — for example, “Submission/Art.”
The magazine accepts simultaneous submissions but asks contributors to notify them if the work is accepted elsewhere.
Deadline: August 30, 2026.
Best of luck to all applicants!
Sarah Adeyemo
Sarah Adeyemo, Swan IX, is a Nigerian poet, writer, editor, spoken word artiste and communication expert. The debut author of “The Shape of Silence”. She draws inspiration from solitude and experiences. She is a fellow of the SprinNG Writing Fellowship. Her works appeared or are forthcoming in Akpata Magazine, The Shallow Tales Review, The Muse Journal, The Weganda Review, Everscribe Magazine, Afrillhill Press, Poems For Persons Interest, TV-63 Magazine, Northern Writers Forum Journal, Eboquills, Rinna Lit. Anthologies, and elsewhere. She tweets @SarahInkspires.
