Newsletter

15 January 2026

Dear friends,

Today, January 15, marks the start of several important updates at Valiant Scribe, and we’re grateful to share them with you.

Submissions in 2026

Our year-round general call for submissions is open from January 15 to December 15.

As of this cycle, we have introduced a $5 reading fee to support the journal’s core operations, including website hosting, newsletters, and editorial infrastructure. Submissions that are not accepted will now receive brief editorial feedback, a new feature we hope will encourage and support writers.

We will also continue to offer a no-fee reading period from February 1 to March 31, open to all genres we publish.

Editorial Focus

In 2026, the journal will engage more intentionally with Christian perspectives, while continuing to publish work that thoughtfully explores social issues and the human condition. Writers from all backgrounds and locations are welcome to submit.

Program Updates

As we focus on sustaining our core publishing and scholarship work, there will be no poetry competition, artistic showcase, contributor interviews, or anthology publication this year.

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.

We Are Resilient — Additional Platform, Pricing & Details

​We Are Resilient, originally released in 2024, is now available on a new platform with updated pricing.
It is currently listed as low as $1.99.
You can find full details and purchase the book here:
👉 https://payhip.com/b/zR0go​

Supporting the Journal

We’ve also launched a Donate page, primarily to support the ongoing work of the journal. All donations go toward sustaining Valiant Scribe’s publishing operations. If you’re able, we invite you to share it with others who may wish to support our mission to give voice to the voiceless by retelling the human experience.

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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