Olkas Literary Magazine: Our Story
Olkas was born from a simple realization: the world is full of incredible artists, but not every artist has a vessel to carry it to shore.
In ancient times, Olkas was a heavy merchant ship, built not for battle, but for transport, designed specifically to carry precious goods across endless horizons.
We founded this literary magazine to be that exact vessel for contemporary creators. Run by four editors, our mission is to provide a safe harbor for our artists. We don't care about big names or complex works, we only care about the craft! We are here to carry your work, protect it, and ship it all over the world.
The Olkas Team
Wendy Beaudelaire: co-eic / media director
florestan schumann: co-eic / MANAGING EDITOR
vivian evelyn nyx: co-eic / editorial strategist
zandar larsson: co-eic / creative director
Our Commitment to Literary and Visual Arts
At Olkas Literary Magazine, we believe that every voice deserves a platform. We are dedicated to fostering a space where diverse poetry, prose, and visual arts converge, celebrating the beauty of the unseen.