Newsletter

1 March 2026

Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen:

to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?

~ Isaiah 58:6 NIV

Dear friends,

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

No-Fee Submissions Now Open

Our no-fee reading period continues through March 31 and is open to all genres we publish. Writers are invited to submit work during this window without a reading fee.

In addition, our year-round general call for submissions remains open from January 15 to December 15. Submissions made through the year-round call carry a $5 reading fee, introduced this cycle to help support the journal’s core operations, including website hosting, newsletters, and editorial infrastructure.
Submissions that are not accepted through the year-round call will receive brief editorial feedback, intended to offer encouragement and guidance to writers.

Recently Published

We’re pleased to share four pieces published in February 2026, engaging themes of identity, gratitude, perseverance, and moral reckoning:

• “Unraveling of the Flag” — a poem by Clara Klein​
  A sharp and contemplative poem examining national identity, fracture, and belonging through intimate reflection.
  Read here:
  👉 https://www.valiantscribe.com/post/unraveling-of-the-flag-a-poem-by-clara-klein​
• “Gratitude” — a short story by R. Craig Sautter​
  A quietly moving narrative that explores humility, memory, and grace in the ordinary moments that shape a life.
  Read here:
  👉 https://www.valiantscribe.com/post/gratitude-a-short-story-by-r-craig-sautter​
• “The Life You Need” — a poem by Matthew Pullar​
  A reflective meditation on longing, vocation, and discernment, inviting readers to consider what truly sustains the soul.
  Read here:
  👉 https://www.valiantscribe.com/post/the-life-you-need-a-poem-by-matthew-pullar​
• “Battle Ready” — a poem by Jason Deutsch​
  A visceral and resolute poem engaging themes of faith, endurance, and spiritual preparedness.
  Read here:
  👉 https://www.valiantscribe.com/post/battle-ready-a-poem-by-jason-deutsch​

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 in 2026.

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 — Platform & Pricing Update

We Are Resilient, originally released in 2024, is available on an additional platform with updated pricing. The book is currently listed for as low as $1.99.
Full details and purchasing information are available here:
👉 https://payhip.com/b/zR0go​

Resources

We’re also glad to share a resource for writers seeking faith-centered community and encouragement:

• Redeemed Writers Group — an online community supporting Christian writers through fellowship, accountability, and creative growth.
  Learn more here:
  👉 https://redeemerwriters.wixsite.com/redeemedwritersgroup​

Supporting the Journal

We’ve also launched a Donate page to support the ongoing work of the journal. All donations go directly 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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