Nneka Lesley Arimah’s Short Story, “Skinned” Wins Caine Prize For African Writing 2019
Nigerian writer, Nneka Lesley Arimah has been announced inner of the 2019 Edition of the Caine Prize for African Writing.
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Writing awards
BlackBird Books Writer’s Residency for Young African Women at Casa Lorde Pretoria (Awards: R5,000 + More) / How To Apply
Emerging women writers are invited to apply to the amazing BlackBird Books Writers Residency Program for Young African Women. Blackbird
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South African Writer, Sisca Julius, Wins The Inaugural Edition Of The K And L Prize For Literature
Sisca Julius wins the K and L prize ($1000 New Zealand) for her story, Honey Bee. Her story along with
Read MoreUN High Commissioner for Refugees Essay Competition 2019 / How To Apply
Research essayists at the graduate (Masters or Doctoral) level are invited to enter for the ongoing UN High Commissioner Refugee Essay
Read MorePitch To Publication 2019 Is Now Open / How To Apply (Awards: Book deal and more)
Do you have a book you’d like to send to a publisher? Are you tired of writing and sending out
Read MoreMorland Writing Scholarships For African Writers 2019 (Awards:₤18,000) / How To Apply
The Miles Morland Foundation Scholarship 2019 has opened for submissions. So if you’re an African writer (by origin or naturalization)
Read MoreGoethe-Institut Writer’s Residency for African Writers Under 40, Slated To Hold In Burkina Faso (Awards: €1,500) / How To Apply
Young African writers are invited to apply for the Goethe-Institut/ Bureau de liaison Ouagadougouwriter’s residency program. No submission fee is
Read MoreBlue Mountain Arts Biannual Poetry Card Contest (Prizes: $650) / How To Apply
Poets might be interested in sending their poems for the Blue Mountain Arts poetry card contest. The poems will be
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Cozy Cat Press 2019 Poetry Contest / How To Apply (Prizes: $175) + How To Submit Your Full-length Manuscript To Them
All seasoned poets are invited to apply for the Cozy Cat Press 2019 Poetry Contest. This year, the organizers will
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IAEA 2020 Essay Competition for Students and Early Career Professionals (€6,000 + Fully-Funded trip to Vienna) / How To Apply
Students and young professionals who enjoy writing about nuclear power are invited to apply for the IAEA’s 2020 International Essay
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