The Quramo Writers’ Prize 2024 announces Longlist.

The Quramo Writers’ Prize is a literary award for an unpublished work of fiction open to new and emerging African writers. On August 14th, 2024, the longlist for the Quramo Writers’ Prize 2024 was announced.

The winners of the Quramo Writers’ Prize include Akinnimi Akintomiwa (2021), Ibrahim Babatunde Ibrahim (2022), and Chiziterem Chijioke (2023). 

The 2024 Quramo Writers Prize Longlist are:

•  Adeseri Emmanuella
• Adikaibe Caleb Chidera
• Amaka Azie
• Arthur Gabriel Yak
• Bisola Akintomide
• Chidi Nwapa
• Chukwuma Jonathan Joanathan
• Deryus Kwabena Partey
• Henry Chukwuemeka Onyema
•  Ifeanyi Kalu
  11. Immaculate Halla
  12. Joseph Olamide Babalola
  13. Kabir Sabe Jibia
  14. Lawal Ayuba Adewale
  15. Martin Chukwumah
  16. Ornguze Nashima Nathaniel
  17. Oyeleye Esther Eniola
  18. Sandra Uche Delumozie
  19. Selome Abiodun Medemaku
  20. Vandefan Aondongu Fidelis

Congratulations to all the longlisted writers. The winner of the Quramo Prize will receive a cash prize of ₦1,000,000 and more! 

To follow and learn more about the Quramo Writers’ Prize, visit the Quramo Instagram Page. 

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The Republic Magazine Residency Program is a collaborative effort of The French Embassy in Nigeria, in partnership with StoryMi and The Republic Magazine. It invites emerging writers, photographers, and illustrators to participate in celebrating Nigeria’s cultural and historical heritages through  creative expressions.

The aim of The Republic magazine Residency Program is to produce a compelling and visually striking special issue of The Republic Magazine. Highlighting alternative perspectives on Nigerian heritage. These “alternative heritages” may include elements facing the risk of disappearance or those representing recent creations by minority, marginalized, or protesting groups. This involves monuments, languages, religions, traditions, music, and histories that collectively define Nigeria’s cultural richness.

Program Details for The Republic Magazine Residency Program

Spanning three months from August to October, the program includes a week-long workshop residency in Ibadan (24th to 30th of August) followed by a two-month online mentorship program (September-October). More so, participants will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with renowned professionals, including Andrew Esiebo, a distinguished visual storyteller recognized globally for his multimedia approach and extensive publications in prestigious outlets such as The National Geographic and The New York Times.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be between 20-35 years old
• Furthermore, they must be Nigerian by nationality and reside in Nigeria, with attention given to gender and regional diversity
• In addition, they must showcase a robust portfolio showcasing their creative abilities in writing, photography, or illustration.

How to Apply

• Interested individuals should email the following documents to contact@storymi.org by July 20, 2024:
• A concise biography and artist statement
• A portfolio featuring their best works (including writing samples, photographs, or illustrations)
• Responses to the provided application questionnaire
• As well as a letter of motivation outlining their interest in the residency and how it aligns with their artistic and professional goals.

Application Questionnaire

Personal and Professional Information
– Full Name
– Date of Birth
– Gender
– Region
– Contact Information (Email, Phone Number)
– Art Form (Writer, Photographer, Illustrator)
– Portfolio (Link to your work)- For Writers: Submit a writing sample (up to 1000 words) on any topic related to cultural heritage
– For Photographers: Provide a portfolio of 5 photographs that reflect cultural heritage
– For Illustrators: Submit an illustration depicting elements of cultural or historical heritage.

Deadline

All applications must be submitted by July 20, 2024. Successful applicants will be notified of their selection to participate in this enriching residency, culminating in the publication of selected works in a special edition of The Republic Magazine in December.

Reward

• By participating you stand to receive a production grant of up to #700,000
• A 2-month professional mentorship with international and locally renowned experts
• A 1-week workshop to discover
• Nigerian heritage gems and hone your talent.

For further inquiries, please direct your questions to contact@storymi.org.

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The 7th Edition of the Spoken Word Contest, organized by Sageatwords.com, is here!

The spoken word contest is opportunity for Nigerian poets to showcase their talent. Here’s how you can participate and potentially win amazing prizes.

Eligibility for The spoken Word Contest

First and foremost, any applicant must be a Nigerian living in Nigeria to be eligible. This competition is open to both teens and adults. Since it is an online contest, your location within Nigeria does not matter.

How to Register

To participate, follow these steps:

1. Video Creation: Make a video of yourself reciting an original poem. It doesn’t have to be a new poem; it can be one you’ve written or recited before. The key is that it must be your own original work.
2. Theme: Your poem can be about any theme. Make sure you know what inspired your poem, as you’ll need to provide this information during registration.
4. Video Length: While your video can be of any length, the preferred maximum is 3 minutes.
5. Upload and Register: After creating your video, return to the contest page and click on the “Upload your Video to Register” button. Upload your video to register for the contest.
6. Confirmation: Once registered, you will immediately receive a confirmation voting link.
7. Registration Deadline: Registration ends on June 9th, 2024, but it may close earlier if 50 contestants register before then. As of now, 23 contestants have registered, so act quickly to secure your spot.
8. Voting: Voting starts on June 10th, 2024. Each vote costs N50, and anyone can vote for you multiple times.

Prizes

The contest offers attractive prizes:
– 1st Prize: N500,000 + Golden-Luxe Award Plaque + 2 Years Long Supply of Premium Ballpoint Pens.
– 2nd Prize: N150,000
– 3rd Prize: N50,000

What Should Be in Your Video

To ensure your video meets the contest requirements, include the following:

1. Introduction: Introduce yourself at the beginning.
2. Poem Recitation: Recite your poem.
3. Appeal for Votes: At the end, take 10 seconds to appeal for votes.

Additional Information

For more information and support, you can email support@sageatwords.com or send a message on WhatsApp to 09114690341.

In conclusion, the 7th Edition of the Spoken Word Contest is a wonderful platform for Nigerian poets to shine. With incredible prizes and the opportunity to showcase your talent, don’t miss out. Register as soon as possible to secure your spot and potentially win N500,000 and other amazing prizes.

This competition is proudly sponsored by TheNextStar, TheMostCreative, and SageAtWords.

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The Fixi Novo Malaysian Novel Contest stands for aspiring writers to share their narratives with the world. With its emphasis on diversity, creativity, and originality, this contest not only fosters a thriving literary culture but also celebrates the unique voices that shape the Malaysian identity and experience.

The 4th Fixi Novo Malaysian Novel Contest offers a unique opportunity for Malaysian citizens or residents to pen their narratives in English, contributing to the many literary works emerging from the nation. If you are having a problem with your writing, please read this article: How to Overcome Writer’s Block (10 Tips + Personal Examples) 

Submission Guidelines For The Fixi Novo Malaysian Novel Contest

• Submissions should be novels primarily in English, spanning 50,000 to 70,000 words.
• While all genres are accepted, entries in the Crime genre are excluded due to previous winners hailing from this category.
• Preference is given to stories set in Malaysia, offering readers a glimpse into the diverse cultural milieu of the nation.
• Interested writers are required to submit a review of any of the 15 Fixi Novo books still in print. The review should be comprised of a minimum of 200 words.
• This review should highlight aspects liked or disliked about the chosen book.
• Submissions must be sent as a Word attachment or include a personal Goodreads link for the review.
• The full manuscript and synopsis should be in Microsoft Word format and emailed to bukufixi@gmail.com by April 30, 2024.
• Writers have the liberty to choose any font or spacing for their submissions. This allows individualized presentation styles that complement the narrative voice and aesthetic of their work.
• While entries will be publicly listed online with the title of the manuscript, the identities of the writers will remain confidential until the winner is announced.
• If you want to learn how to improve your writing and land lucrative writing jobs, then check out, Creative Writing Jobs And Free Writing Courses That Can Help You Land Gigs.

Eligibility Criteria 

The contest welcomes entries from Malaysian citizens or residents of all backgrounds. Entries are welcomed regardless of age, gender, sexuality, political affiliation, socioeconomic status, or height.

Author Rights

The copyright of all entries belongs to the respective writers. Even after undergoing editing and proofreading in consultation with the publisher, the final copyright to the work remains with the author.

The winning manuscript will be published by Fixi Novo. The author will receive standard royalties of 10% of the sales price for every copy sold after publication.

Deadline and Announcement

1. Submission Deadline: All entries must be submitted by April 30, 2024, to be considered for the contest.

2. Winner Announcement: The winner of the 4th Fixi Novo Malaysian Novel Contest will be unveiled by July 31, 2024. The publication of the winning novel is slated for December 2024, allowing ample time for editing and production.

Prize

The winner will be awarded a prize of RM1,500 in addition to standard royalties for book sales.

Beyond monetary rewards, winning the contest offers writers unparalleled exposure and recognition within the literary community. It’ll also elevate their status as emerging voices in Malaysian literature.

More questions? Visit this page.

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The Arts Writers Grant supports both emerging and established writers who focus on contemporary visual art.

Additionally, these grants support projects that address both general and specialized art audiences, from short reviews for magazines and newspapers to in-depth scholarly studies.

Furthermore, the grant embraces art writing that engages criticism through interdisciplinary methods or experiments with literary styles.It’s important to note that writers can apply as long as they meet the eligibility and publishing requirements.

Submission Guidelines

• Before applying, it’s highly recommended to thoroughly read through the Application Guide.
• Each project type has specific eligibility requirements and word count limits for writing samples.
• It is essential to remember that applicants can only apply for one project per grant cycle and must choose between Article, Book, or Short-Form Writing. Moreover, application questions play a crucial role; the eloquence and coherence of answers are considered in the evaluation process.
• For easy access, applicants can find the application form at HERE

Eligibility

• The application opens on April 10 and closes on May 15 for the current grant cycle. Eligible arts writers must be individuals who focus on contemporary visual art.
• These writers can be art historians, artists, critics, curators, journalists, or writers who are strongly engaged with contemporary visual arts.
•  Furthermore, applicants must be either a US citizen, permanent resident, or holder of an O-1 visa.There’s also a minimum age requirement of twenty-five years old.
• Additionally, applicants must be published authors, with specific publication requirements varying for each project type.
• Finally, applicants cannot be current employees, consultants, board members, or funders of Creative Capital or the Andy Warhol Foundation.

Rewards

• Grants range from $15,000 to $50,000 are available across three categories: articles, books, and short-form writing.

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Toyin F. Sanni Foundation Essay Competition is open

Toyin F. Sanni Foundation Essay Competition has an opportunity just for you! Do you have a passion for writing? Are you a Nigerian university student facing financial constraints in paying your fees? 

The Essay Competition aims to unburden the strains of university fees for deserving students. Read on to learn more about eligibility, submission guidelines, and the rewards awaiting you.

Essay Topics for the Toyin F. Sanni Foundation Essay Competition 

1. Identify one ESG-related concern within your local community, explain why it is particularly critical for your community, and suggest measures to address it.

2. Explore recent events that have impacted Nigeria’s current economic situation, their effects, and proffer possible solutions.

3.What do you understand by inclusive finance and how can a finance and investment group like Emerging Africa Capital make a significant difference in this area.

Eligibility for the Toyin F. Sanni Foundation Essay Competition

To participate in the Toyin F. Sanni Foundation Essay Competition, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be a Nigerian university student.
• Show proof of financial difficulties so as to be aided.
•  Possess strong writing skills to articulate your thoughts effectively.
• Be passionate about creating positive change through education.

Submission Guidelines 

Follow these simple guidelines to submit your entry:

1. Essay Topic: Make use of anecdotes, sharing personal experience or societal issue related to education in Nigeria and propose solutions.
2. Word Count: Essays should be between 500 to 1000 words.
3. Formatting: Font: Century Gothic, Size: 11, Double line spacing and justified.
4. Submission: Submit your essay online through the provided link before the deadline on March 31st.
5. Include your full name, university, and contact information with your submission.

Rewards

The Toyin F. Sanni Foundation offers rewards to deserving participants:

• First Prize: ₦1,500,000
• Second Prize: ₦1,000,000
• Third Prize: ₦500,000

Disbursement of funds is strictly based on academic progression. Winners must maintain a CGPA of 3.0 upwards to receive the committed funds.

The Toyin F. Sanni Foundation Essay Competition presents a unique opportunity for Nigerian university students to overcome financial barriers and do something they love. By sharing your creative solutions, you can make a tangible impact on the education sector in Nigeria. Don’t miss out on this chance to be a catalyst for change. Submit your essay today and stand a chance to win!

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Made to Love Essay Writing Contest 2024 is now Accepting Submissions!

Made To Love International is passionate in the pursuit of eradicating poverty, ending hunger, and ensuring healthy lives within our society. As a non-governmental organization (NGO), its commitment extends to providing sustainable solutions, empowering communities, and instigating structural changes to address the root causes of poverty.

Therefore, Made to Love Essay Writing Contest 2024: Scripting Change is here!!!

In alignment with the foundation’s mission, the theme is: Scripting Change — That is: Write something that can bring about change in your community and the world at large.

The Topic for the essay contest is “Poverty Alleviation through Entrepreneurship and Education Initiatives.”

Made to Love aims to inspire insightful ideas on how entrepreneurship and education can be potent tools in the battle against poverty.

Eligibility for Made to Love Essay Writing Contest

•  Entrants must actively follow Made to Love Int’l on all social media platforms.
• Also, applicants will only be received from writers aged 16 and above. This means that in order to apply, you must be 16 years or older. 
• More so, there is no fee to enter this competition. It is free.
• Ensure that you are following @madetolove_int on instagram. This would help keep you up to date and get first hand information on applications, writing workshop and prize announcements!

Submission Guidelines 

1. The  word Count for the competition should range from a minimum of 750 to a maximum of 1000 words. 
2. Furthermore, writers should note that only essay submissions are required. Therefore, No fiction, poetry, non-fiction or short stories.
3. Topic for the contest is “Poverty Alleviation through Entrepreneurship and Education Initiatives.”
4. Further more, submissions should be made HERE for the Essay Competition 
5. It is important to note that Application Deadline is February 18th, 2024!
6. Disqualification Notice: Entries not adhering to guidelines may be disqualified.

Judging Criteria

Entries will be evaluated based on clarity, coherence, originality, argument strength, and adherence to the topic.

Prizes

• Cash Prizes:  Cash Prizes will be given to winners of the contest. This would be announced soon. 
• Certificates: Certificates of Participation for all workshop attendants.
• Writing Workshop; Participants, beyond the competition, have the opportunity to attend a valuable writing workshop.

In joining the Made To Love Essay Writing Contest 2024, participants contribute to the ongoing efforts in poverty alleviation.

More so, if you experience a Creative Block, check out this article to help! Goodluck with your application! 

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The Alpine Fellowship Writing Prize 2024 is open for fiction, non-fiction and non-academic essays.

Alpine Fellowship is a charitable foundation that supports, commissions and showcases artists, writers, academics and playwrights. They are committed to discovering emerging talent, to disseminating new ideas and to sharing thoughts about art, literature and philosophy. Through their five prizes, Including the Alpine Fellowship Writing Prize, they evaluate thousands of entries by entrants from around the world, and offer financial support in the form of grants, mentoring, performances and exhibitions of the work of talented young artists, writers, academics and playwrights. They also work with partner artistic and academic institutions to commission new works of art and to further the humanities and interdisciplinary study.

For the Alpine Fellowship Writing Prize, writers are expected to write based on the the theme of the Alpine Fellowship 2024 – Language. 

Submissions Guidelines for Alpine Fellowship Writing Prize

• Submissions should be made through the approved link. 

• Also, all genres of writing are permitted, including fiction, non-fiction and non-academic essays.

• Open to all nationalities.

• Furthermore, applicants must be aged 18 or above at the time of entry.

• All entries must be written in English.

• More so, applicants can only enter one of the Alpine Fellowship prizes.

• Limited to one entry per person.

• Submissions must be standalone and cannot be extracts from a larger piece.

• Submissions must be not more than 2,500 words.

• Importantly, stories must not have been:

Published, Self-published or Accepted for publication in print or online, or have won or been placed in another competition at any time.

• As regards travel expenses, it can be used for economy travel costs only and are not exchangeable for cash.

• In addition, travel expenses can be used for transport only, and can not be used towards accommodation outside of the dates of our symposium.

• Submissions will be judged anonymously, so please ensure that your name does not appear anywhere on your work.

• Due to the volume of applications the judges decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into following the results.

Prize

The winner of the Writing Prize will receive a cash prize, and the runners up will receive travel expense support that must be used to attend their 2024 symposium which will be held from 10th-13th August 2023 in Fjällnäs, Sweden

First place: £3,000 cash grant

Second place: £1,000 travel expense

Third place: £1,000 travel expense

Deadline

The Prize closes on 1st March 2024 at 23:59 (UK time). 

Furthermore, to learn more about the prize, and read previous winning entries, visit their website. 

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Are you a poetry writer who wants an all-expense covered opportunity and a cash award? Then this opportunity will interest you.

The organizers of the 2024 Alpine Fellowship Annual Symposium are currently accepting submissions. Three lucky writers will be awarded this international prize.

The theme for this year’s submissions is : ‘Language’

Eligibility Guidelines for Alpine Fellowship Poetry Prize

• Open to all nationalities.

• In addition, everyone who enters must be aged 18 or above at the time of entry.

• All entries must be written in English.

• Furthermore, entrants can only enter one of the prizes.

Submission Guidelines for Alpine Fellowship Poetry Prize

• Limited to one entry per person.

• You may submit one poem or a collection of poems as long as ALL the poems in the collection speak to the theme.

• Importantly, entrants must note that there is a maximum of 500 words per entry.

• Travel expenses can be used for travel costs only and are not exchangeable for cash.

• More so, travel expenses can be used for transport only, and can not be used towards accommodation outside of the dates of our symposium.

• Submissions will be judged anonymously, so please ensure that your name does not appear anywhere on your work.

• Also, due to the volume of applications the judges decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into following the results.

• All entries must be sent via the Alpine Fellowship Submittable.

Prizes

The winner of the Poetry Prize will receive a cash prize. Also, the runners up will receive travel expense support that must be used to attend the 2023 symposium which will be held from 10th-13th August 2024 in Fjällnäs, Sweden

First place: £3,000 cash grant

Second place: £1,000 travel expense

Third place: £1,000 travel expense

Deadline

Submissions close on the 1st of March 2024 at 23:59 (UK time)

Good luck.

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ServiceScape Short Story Award is calling all short story writers for their 2023 contest.

Are you a short story writer interested in gaining more exposure and a bigger audience for your creative work? Would an extra $1,000.00 USD in your pocket be a great for your creative growth? If so, ServiceScape Short Story Award 2023 is the perfect way to achieve both.

Eligibility for the 2023 ServiceScape Short Story Award

• Applicants must be 18 years and above
• The contest is open to all. It is an international contest. Therefore, anyone can apply.
• More so, there is no purchase necessary to enter. Entry is free.

Submission Guidelines For the ServiceScape Short Story Award

• For this award, any genre or theme of short story is accepted.
• Also, all applicants should submit their original unpublished work of short fiction or nonfiction, 5,000 words or fewer, to be considered.

Terms and Conditions

• All submitted entries must be original, unpublished works of short fiction or nonfiction, up to 5,000 words in length.
• Also, the winner retains full rights to his or her submitted piece.
• They require only that the winning short story be published online first in a permanent blog post on the site.
• Furthermore, the winner retains all other copyright, publishing, and reprint rights and ownership of the story.
• More so, he or she retains the right to publish his or her work elsewhere and at any time without restriction after the competition is over, as long as the winning short story can remain published on the ServiceScape blog as well.
• ServiceScape is not responsible for any situation that constitutes an application form submission failure, including technical malfunctions experienced by the form submitter or by ServiceScape. ServiceScape employees and/or their immediate family and household members are not eligible to be contest participants.
• Furthermore, void where prohibited by law.
  Each contest participant can enter only once.
• Contest should apply via the application form submissions which must be written in English.
• Furthermore, the contest starts on December 1, 2022 WAT and ends on November 30, 2023 WAT.

Judging Criteria 

• Contest participants will be judged on their quality of writing. All decisions are final. Non-winning entries will be discarded after the winner has been chosen and the contest participants will retain all the rights to their submitted work.
• More so, the potential winner will be notified via email in December 2023. The potential winner must send a headshot photograph within 10 days of the prize notification.
• In addition, the potential winner must also sign and return an affidavit of eligibility, a liability release, and a publicity release (where legal) within 10 days of the prize notification.
• If the potential winner does not deliver these required items within the specified time period or if the potential winner cannot be contacted for any reason, the prize will be forfeited and an alternate potential winner will be selected. If all required items are delivered within 10 days of the prize notification, the potential winner will be considered the winner of the contest.
• The winner of the contest will be awarded $1,000.00 USD, payable by check and mailed within 4 weeks.
• The prize is non-transferable. All federal, state, and local taxes imposed on the acceptance of a prize are solely the responsibility of the winner.
• The winner’s name, headshot photograph, and writing will be featured within the ServiceScape blog soon thereafter.
• More so, ServiceScape Incorporated reserves the right to modify or terminate this contest at any time without prior notice.

Prize

• The sum of $1000 would be given to the winner.
• In addition, along with receiving an award for $1,000.00 USD, the winner will also have his or her short story featured within their blog, which reaches thousands of readers per month.

Good Luck!!

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