4 Nigerians Make The 2017 Writivism Shortlist
I am excited about the 2017 Writivsm shortlist because my friend, Blessing Christopher made the shortlist this year. Before she
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Writing awards
Jowhor Ile, Wins 2016 Etisalat Prize for Literature
Nigerian writer, Jowhor Ile, is the official winner of the 2016 edition of Etisalat Prize for Literature. Etisalat prize for
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Win $1000 In The Pensters Essay Contest
If you’re student who enjoys writing, don’t miss this opportunity to win a $1000 grant. The essay contest is being
Read MoreANNOUNCING THE 2018 GOLDEN BAOBAB PRIZE
The Golden Baobab prize is the brainchild of the Ghanaian based organisation, Golden Baobab Foundation for Education led by Deborah Ahenkorah.
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Short Story Day Africa 2017—Apply
Awards: First Prize $800 Second Prize: $200 Third Prize: $100 It’s time to start writing for the Short Story Day
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2017 Red Hen Press Fiction Award—Apply
Red Hen Press is looking for novels, short story collections, memoirs, essay collections, and all other forms of prose manuscripts
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COUNTDOWN TO THE NIGERIAN WRITERS AWARDS 2017
The Nigerian Writers Awards 2017 is almost here. We have less than 15 days to go. It promises to be
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Olaoluwa Oni Wins Brittle Paper’s “I ❤️ African Literature” Writing Contest
Olaoluwa Oni emerges winner of the I ❤️ African Literature Writing Contest. She takes home $100 dollars. From over 170 submissions, the
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The 2016 Writivism Prize Joint Shortlist
The 2016 WRITIVISM prize shortlist has been released. A warm and hearty congratulations to the shortlisted writers. Below is an official
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The Man Booker Prize 2016 Longlist
The 2016 longlist for the Man Booker prize has been announced. The 2016 longlist, or Man Booker ‘Dozen’, of 13 novels, is:
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