K & L Prize For African Literature 2019 (Prize: $1000))—Apply
The submission window for the 2019 edition of the K & L Prize for African Literature is open. Writers are
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Writing awards
Call For Submissions: 2019 Goethe-Institut’s #Afroyoungadult Short Story Contest—Apply
The Goethe-Institut’s Afro Young Adult Short Story contest has open for submissions. Prizes will be awarded to YA writers of
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2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF)—Apply
The Young African Leaders Initiative has opened its submissions portal to youths who might be interested in applying for the
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2018 African Writers Awards—Apply
The 2018 African Writers Awards is open for submissions. This award is organized by the African Writers Development Trust (AWDT)
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The 2019 Commonwealth Short Story Prize—Apply (Prizes: £17,500)
The Commonwealth Short Story Prize has opened for submissions. This prize will be awarded to the best unpublished piece of
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Win 850K In The Okadabooks and Union Bank-Sponsored Campus Writing Challenge
Okadabooks and Union Bank is inviting talented short story writers to apply for the Campus Writing Challenge. This contest aims
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Scholarship For Writers: Iceland Writers Retreat Alumni Award 2019—Apply
If you are a talented writer who needs financial support to attend the Iceland Writers retreat in Reykjavík, you might
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‘Wow Us’ Flash Fiction Contest 2018—Apply (Prizes: €90)
Submissions are currently being accepted for the ‘Wow Us’ Flash Fiction Contest. This competition is unique for many reasons. First,
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Summer Essay Contest On Food and The Body—Apply (Awards: $3,300)
The Hektoen Journal of Medical humanities is currently accepting entries for its International Summer Essay Contest. All essays must explore
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Remote Job Opportunities For Writers: Cards Against Humanity & NerdWallet
As much as writers want inspiration, they also want job opportunities. As much as possible, we will be featuring remote
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