Nope, we are not going anywhere!!

Hey ,This is Abasiama Udom writing. How are you doing? Me, I had started getting ready to hand everything over to volunteers and get a much deserved rest. Well... I got a message from Meta (Facebook & Instagram) that our accounts have been suspen...

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Dec 19, 2024
What are we doing this season??!

Dear ,It's the last month of the year and wheew what a year it's been?We even crossed our four year mark! Did you celebrate with us?We are proud of our editorial and contributor team. They have been a beautiful force of support. This month, we are ta...

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Dec 12, 2024
Nothing beats an Issue with place, time and people

Dear ,We got an early review to share with you 🤗"I am lucky that I got to peek at the poems before the general public and I must say, they are lovely. I enjoyed Lingual diversity so much. I guess it's because of the sense of place. Whispers in a mar...

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Dec 03, 2024
Hey Family! Here we unboundedly go!

Dear ,Unbound happened, while the rest of the world slept this issue danced into the light.It happened!Unbound is a collection that pushes you to the edge of your inhibitions, fears and prejudice but pulls you back with its style and beautiful art. I...

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Nov 28, 2024
What to expect: Say Unbound, Unbound,Unbound

Dear ,We are two days to a new Issue and Yes, we are shouting!!It is the first time we will be publishing our issue in PDF, Paperback and on the web. Are you looking forward to it? We are!This Unbound issue features Naomi Nduta Waweru as the special...

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Nov 26, 2024
Tell us, what is your best colour??

Look ,It's almost Unbound Season 🤗We are working on the cover at the moment. And it got us in a mood.Tell us,1. What is your best colour?2. Which Stripes Literary Magazine Issue cover do you like most?News from HeadquartersContributor list for the U...

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Nov 14, 2024
Shh, what ever you say now would be against you!

Hey ,Can you keep a secret? Pinky Promise?Alright.Unbound will be published on the 28th of November! It will feature over 10+ writers and the amazing Naomi Nduta Waweru. Talking with Naomi was so amazing. She introduced us to new poets!You won't tell...

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Nov 07, 2024
Put your nose out the door, Unbound is coming!!

Dear ,Happy November! Submission is over as you know and this is recall season 🤗Tell us how 2024 with Stripes Literary Magazine has been for you. We want to know.1. How did you find out about Stripes?2. What made you fall in love with Stripes?3. Hav...

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Nov 02, 2024
Don't you dare not sing 'Happy Birthday to you!'

Dear ,Cheers to 4 years of us teaming up to showcase the best of art.We are grateful and excited for the years to come ❤️ P.S. We sent out responses to every submission. Did you submit? Have we responded?Stay Strippy, SLM.

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Oct 18, 2024
Final Call! Final Call? Yes, Final call.

Hey ,It got to our attention that a few lovely contributors and friends have been tagging us all week. We are grateful for this kindness. Every follower counts in this mission to share raw, different and divergent art with the world. This is why we p...

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Oct 14, 2024