• Ep 10: Starting a literary magazine: AI, submissions, and funding

  • Oct 28 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
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Ep 10: Starting a literary magazine: AI, submissions, and funding

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  • Summary

  • Ukamaka Olisakwe, the founder and editor-in-chief of Isele Magazine, shares the realities of starting Isele in 2020 and building it into a key platform for African writers.

    From navigating challenges like funding to handling submissions from across the globe, Ukamaka shows that passion, dedication, and perseverance are crucial to running a literary magazine.

    Show highlights

    • The inspiration behind Isele Magazine and its launch during the pandemic.
    • Managing funding and AI-generated submissions.
    • Insights into building a magazine team and creating a sustainable literary platform.
    • What makes a good submission stand out.
    • Key advice for writers on submitting their work and cultivating patience.

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    Guest’s links

    Visit Isele Mag: https://iselemagazine.com

    Follow Ukamaka on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msolisakwe/

    Follow Ukamaka on X: https://x.com/msolisakwe?s=21&t=GLRRSdbhoZNPfjfGWHvv4g

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    Host’s links

    Find out more about the show: https://www.journeyoftheart.com/

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