Agbowó

What this publication wants

This is BRYME's summary of the publication's focus — not a copy of their website. Type of writing: Essays, Creative nonfiction. Official guideline: Agbowó guidelines.

Topics, themes and styles they look for

• When open: essays 750–3,500 words, English (broken English acceptable), previously unpublished.
• They look especially for essays rooted wholly or partly in an African context, and for uncommon topics, approaches and styles.
• Word document, cover letter, 100–200 word bio, clear author photograph, social handles.
• One entry per submission window.

Subjects they avoid

• Do not submit while the official page says submissions are closed.
• Previously published essays.
• Plagiarism or unacknowledged quotes.
• More than one entry in a window.

Key requirements

• Wait for an official reopening announcement
• 750–3,500 words
• Word document + photo + bio

Who can submit

The official essays section does not list countries. It looks for essays with roots wholly or partly in an African context (subject or case study). Poetry guidelines separately ask for poets of African origin. Do not collapse those two rules.

Rights

Not publicly stated on the official submissions page.

AI policy

Not stated in the guideline

How to write for them

Official requirement: always follow the publication's own guideline exactly.

BRYME's practical advice: write for the publication's audience, use a clear structure, keep paragraphs short, lead with a specific angle, and confirm the word count before submitting. These are practical suggestions — they are not the publication's official rules.

How to pitch

Where a pitch is required, this is the general pattern BRYME recommends — always adapt it to the publication's guideline.

1. Research the publication and read several recent pieces.
2. Choose a specific idea that fits their beat and audience.
3. Write a concise subject line naming your idea.
4. Introduce yourself in one or two lines (who you are, where you publish).
5. Explain the proposed piece in a short paragraph — angle, structure, length.
6. Say why it fits this publication.
7. Include 2–3 relevant clips or links.
8. Close professionally and thank them for their time.
9. Send through the official channel only.

Not accepting submissions at the last check.

Track this pitch

How to submit

Official page — currently closed; Google Form when a window opens

Apply through the official channel below. BRYME only records submission destinations it has verified.

• Official guideline: opens the publication guideline (new tab)
• Submission: Official page — currently closed; Google Form when a window opens

What the guideline asks you to prepare

• Do not use the Google Forms on the page while the banner says submissions are closed.
• Watch https://agbowo.org/submissions/ for the next window.

What happens after submission

Expected response: Not publicly stated for the current closed period

If the publication does not state a response time, BRYME records that it is unknown. A follow-up is generally reasonable after a couple of weeks; if there is still no response, treat that as a likely non-acceptance rather than a rejection. Acceptance is normally communicated by the publication. If they accept, they will tell you exactly how to submit the final piece and, for most, how and when payment is made.