Literary Journal

Mukoli: The Magazine for Peace

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About the magazine

Mukoli: The Magazine for Peace is an independent literary and arts publication founded on the conviction that creative expression can serve as a vital instrument for peacebuilding and cross-cultural understanding. Since its inception, the magazine has provided a platform for voices that explore themes of reconciliation, social justice, and the human condition, often highlighting perspectives from regions affected by conflict. Its core mission is to foster dialogue through poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and visual art, believing that storytelling is a powerful means to bridge divides and cultivate empathy.

Editorial focus

Mukoli centers peacebuilding in its exploration of human relationships—with one another, societal structures, and the environment—believing the arts can heal conflicts and ruptures. It provides a platform for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and multimedia art, prioritizing marginalized, conflict-affected voices. Committed to amplifying diverse perspectives, Mukoli showcases global literary and artistic traditions that engage with its vision of peace through creative expression.

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Submitting your work

Reading periodOct 1 to Nov 15

Reading feeNo

PaymentCash

Response timeLess than 3 months

Simultaneous submissionsNo

Unsolicited submissionsNo

Artists and writers should approach Mukoli with work that resonates with its peace-focused ethos, avoiding overt propaganda in favor of nuanced, authentic explorations of conflict, healing, and coexistence. Submissions are typically open for poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, and visual art; it is advisable to review past issues to understand the magazine's tone and thematic preferences. Ensure your submission is polished, original, and aligns with the magazine's mission, and be prepared for a collaborative editorial process that values constructive feedback.

Before you begin, make sure you have these ready: Submission title/s. A statement of connection: every submission must be accompanied by a 200-250 word statement of connection that describes how your work connects with and contributes to our approach to peacemaking. Entries that do not have this statement will be disqualified. Your submission in one of the accepted formats; see Submission Guidelines for details. Please check the website for the most up-to-date submission information.

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