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Episode Synopsis
Ukamaka Olisakwe, the founder and editor-in-chief of Isele Magazine, shares the realities of starting Isele in 2020 and building it into a key platform for African writers.
From navigating challenges like funding to handling submissions from across the globe, Ukamaka shows that passion, dedication, and perseverance are crucial to running a literary magazine.
Show highlights
The inspiration behind Isele Magazine and its launch during the pandemic.
Managing funding and AI-generated submissions.
Insights into building a magazine team and creating a sustainable literary platform.
What makes a good submission stand out.
Key advice for writers on submitting their work and cultivating patience.
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Guest’s links
Visit Isele Mag: https://iselemagazine.com
Follow Ukamaka on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msolisakwe/
Follow Ukamaka on X: https://x.com/msolisakwe?s=21&t=GLRRSdbhoZNPfjfGWHvv4g
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Host’s links
Find out more about the show: https://www.journeyoftheart.com/
Follow Lola on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeyoftheartpod/
Sign up for Lola's newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hRzE5z
Book a one-on-one with Lola: https://wordcaps.com/coaching/
From navigating challenges like funding to handling submissions from across the globe, Ukamaka shows that passion, dedication, and perseverance are crucial to running a literary magazine.
Show highlights
The inspiration behind Isele Magazine and its launch during the pandemic.
Managing funding and AI-generated submissions.
Insights into building a magazine team and creating a sustainable literary platform.
What makes a good submission stand out.
Key advice for writers on submitting their work and cultivating patience.
_____________________
Guest’s links
Visit Isele Mag: https://iselemagazine.com
Follow Ukamaka on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msolisakwe/
Follow Ukamaka on X: https://x.com/msolisakwe?s=21&t=GLRRSdbhoZNPfjfGWHvv4g
_____________________
Host’s links
Find out more about the show: https://www.journeyoftheart.com/
Follow Lola on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeyoftheartpod/
Sign up for Lola's newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hRzE5z
Book a one-on-one with Lola: https://wordcaps.com/coaching/
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