Newsletter

1 May 2026

“See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come…”​
— Song of Songs 2:11–12 (NIV)

Dear friends,

As we begin May, we’re glad to share a few updates and recent highlights from Valiant Scribe.

Submissions

Our year-round general call for submissions remains open from January 15 to December 15. Submissions carry a US$5 reading fee, which supports the journal’s core operations, including website hosting, newsletters, and editorial infrastructure.
Submissions that are not accepted will receive brief editorial feedback, intended to offer encouragement and guidance to writers.

For full submission guidelines and to submit your work, please visit:
👉 https://www.valiantscribe.com/submit​

Recently Published

We’re pleased to share four pieces published in April 2026, engaging themes of memory, discipline, place, and emotional burden:

“Red Gold” — a short story by Lucia Galli​
A vivid and atmospheric story that explores value, desire, and consequence through richly drawn detail.
Read here:
👉 https://www.valiantscribe.com/post/red-gold-a-short-story-by-lucia-galli​

“Riverside, Precipitate, Flint & Steel” — a poem by C.S. Crowe​
A layered and evocative poem that weaves imagery of landscape and motion into reflections on tension and transformation.
Read here:
👉 https://www.valiantscribe.com/post/riverside-precipitate-flint-steel-a-poem-by-cs-crowe​

“Good Practice” — a poem by Sunitha Mary Mookken​
A thoughtful meditation on discipline, growth, and the quiet formation of character over time.
Read here:
👉 https://www.valiantscribe.com/post/good-practice-a-poem-by-sunitha-mary-mookken​

“This Is Not Mine to Carry” — nonfiction by Laverne Vest​
A reflective personal essay examining emotional boundaries, responsibility, and the process of letting go.
Read here:
👉 https://www.valiantscribe.com/post/this-is-not-mine-to-carry-non-fiction-by-laverne-vest​

Scholarships

Our two educational scholarships will continue as usual:

• The Naomi Kambai Ayis Scholarship (for primary and secondary students in Nigeria)
• The Billy Ayis Scholarship (for university students in Nigeria)

Applications open June 1 and close June 30, with recipients announced at the end of August. Students outside Nigeria who may need educational financial assistance are welcome to contact us directly.

Learn more and apply here:
👉 https://www.valiantscribe.com/scholarship​

Books & Publications

You can explore Valiant Scribe’s journal issues across multiple platforms:

• Browse our full collection directly on our website:
  👉 https://www.valiantscribe.com/bookstore​
• Read and access our journal issues (digital and print):
  👉 https://www.valiantscribe.com/issues​
• View titles available on Amazon:
  👉 https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BR3TWP2Z/allbooks​
• Purchase select works, including We Are Resilient, via Payhip:
  👉 https://payhip.com/ValiantScribe​

Resources for Writers

We’re glad to share a few resources for writers seeking faith-centered development and community:

• The Gospel Coalition (Arts & Culture / Writing) — essays and guidance on faith-informed cultural engagement and writing
  👉 https://www.thegospelcoalition.org​
• Christian Writers Institute — training, courses, and practical instruction for writers working from a Christian perspective
  👉 https://christianwritersinstitute.com​
• Duotrope — a tool for discovering submission opportunities aligned with your work
  👉 https://duotrope.com​

Thank you for being part of the Valiant Scribe community. We look forward to reading your work and continuing the conversation throughout 2026.

Warmly,
​The Valiant Scribe Team

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