Your Questions, Answered

  • Since 2012, we’ve been thinking about what Femficātiō truly means.The early definition posited was complex, rigorous, and steeped in critique of how philosophy and problem-solving have been shaped almost entirely through male-centred frameworks. And while those ideas still hold, we’ve come to understand that the essence of Femficātiō is simpler—and deeper.

    Femficātiō is a song about the nature of things.

    Femininity for too long has been positioned as a counter to masculinity, and since that cultural shift, everything has been about equalling with the masculine in a way that negates the feminine as it’s own force—complete, sovereign and real. For instance, if the masculine can be compared to fire—direct, hot, consuming—then the feminine would just be water—cool, fluid, and life-sustaining. Neither is superior, and neither exists without the other. But we live in a world where water attempts to be fire, fire attempts to be water—and in the milieu there is only confusion.

    Femficātiō is the opposite of “dark femininity,” which often recycles patriarchal power through seductive control and exaltation of death cults. Instead, Femficātiō is the healing force that brings balance back into creative systems—art, literature, politics, music, science and thought.

    It is rooted in the idea that femininity is not just an aesthetic, proclivity, or series of personality traits, but a paramount energy of the natural world with it’s own essential and unique properties—a force of axial transformation. Of flow. Of imperishable revolution through birth and rebirth. And in the past twelve years, as we’ve gone about our everyday activities of survival and living, we’ve thought about and discarded many iterations of what this could look like. Conclusion: our definitions are ever evolving, so what we resist is being labelled, or adhering to politicised narratives that aren’t in keeping with beauty, truth … the body and breadth of human agency. Of potential and compassion.

    Understandings change—we grow. So, here is what Femficātiō asks: What if our solutions didn’t come from conquest, partitions and destruction, but from regeneration and unshakeable faith in life? That’s our Spirit.

    That’s what Femficātiō invites.

    We want to hear from writers and artists who, first and foremost can create outstanding work. You don’t have to fit into a political label—we’re not looking for identity checkboxes. Yes, we’re women editors. Yes, we’re Black women. But you don’t have to be a woman, or BIPOC, or anything in particular.

    What matters to us is that your work is compelling, honest, and aligned with the deeper spirit of Femficātiō—in its truest, most human sense.

    We’re not currently accepting full manuscripts, but we are open to book proposals. You can find submission details to the right. Look through www.femficatio.com‍ ‍to find out more.

  • Kamaria S. Muntu (born Tracey De Sandra Martin on November 1) is a Black Feminist poet, writer and arts activist. She is also Editor and Founder of Femficātiō Litzine, now Publishing (www.femficatio.com) with her daughter, Malkia Charlee.

  • Femficātiō is an indie publisher, specialising in non-conventional stories. We look for work that is as beautiful as it is intellectually rigorous, emotionally resonant, and stylistically distinct. Whether its poetry, science fiction, or a collection of essays, we publish books that seek that elevate the literary form. Please see our submissions page or peruse www.femficatio.com‍.

  • Yes, we’re particularly interested in poetry manuscripts. See our submission page or peruse www.femficatio.com.

  • Our titles are available to over 40,000 retailers and libraries globally. See our submission page for more information.

  • Yes. See our submission guidelines on www.femficatio.com.

    While our publishing house is open to exceptional manuscripts from both men and women, our Residency Suites and Writing Retreats are strictly reserved for women.

    We believe in creating a safe, high-energy sanctuary where women can navigate the creative process in community.

    Men interested in publishing with Femficātiō are very much encouraged to submit via our standard query process under submissions.

  • Yes, this is thorugh our writers retreats and residencies.

    Unlike traditional writing retreats where you leave with only a draft, every author accepted into our September cohorts is offered a guaranteed publishing contract. This is why we require a 30-minute "Vision Call" and a manuscript review before your booking is finalized—we aren't just booking a room; we are selecting a title for our upcoming publishing list.

    When you join us in Portugal, the retreat serves as your professional launchpad. From that moment on, you are a Femficātiō Author. Your package includes:

    We don't just hope you get published; we ensure it. We maintain the quality and success of your work by managing the entire process, from start to finish. Click on the Writers Retreat page to learn more.