Ananke Mag’s special edition, Voices 2026 is dedicated to celebrating the richness and diversity of the Arab literary landscape
Ananke Mag is proud to announce its upcoming special edition, Voices 2026, dedicated to celebrating the richness and diversity of the Arab literary landscape, including the diaspora and its global imprint. This edition will focus particularly on the extraordinary contributions of Arab women writers, whose voices have navigated and challenged historical and contemporary barriers—from patriarchy and censorship to conflict and war—shaping narratives that inspire, subvert, and redefine literary discourse.
Our Vision
Voices 2026 seeks to counter Western-centric stereotypes and tropes, highlighting the revolutionary journey of Arab women from the margins to the center of literary production. This issue aims to illuminate the region’s dynamic, multifaceted, and vibrant literary scene, showcasing voices that demand to be heard, works that challenge convention, and narratives that expand understanding.
Themes We Invite
We welcome submissions that explore, but are not limited to, the following areas:
- Socio-political commentary under a gender lens – Analyses of society, culture, and politics as experienced or interpreted through Arab women’s perspectives.
- Identity and memory – Explorations of selfhood, collective memory, and the human experience across time, space, and diaspora.
- Speculative fiction & the Anthropocene – Post-colonial and ecofeminist perspectives on environmental, societal, and existential challenges.
- Literary innovation – Creative approaches that intersect nature, destruction, and political injustice to subvert conventional narratives.
Content Types
- Interviews: Q&A format; interviewees will receive a set of questions and provide written responses along with images.
- Features: Long-form pieces highlighting publishers, platforms, and cultural initiatives showcasing Arab authors. Contributions may cover vision, impact, and efforts to build cross-cultural bridges.
- Articles & Essays: In-depth explorations of the themes outlined above, combining literary analysis, critique, and cultural commentary.
Submission Guidelines
- All submissions must be original and unpublished.
- Word counts:
- Articles & Essays: 1,500–3,000 words
- Features: 1,500–2,500 words
- Interviews: Respond to provided questions; no strict word limit
- Include a short bio (50–100 words) and a headshot for yourself or the interviewee.
- Submit all materials in .docx format.
Deadline: December 15th 2025
Submit to: editor.anankemag@gmail.com and sabin@anankemag.com
Celebrate, challenge, and amplify the voices shaping Arab literature today. Join us in bringing these stories from the margins to the center.