- Entries must be in English
- Only writers of Africa origin, leaving and working in Africa can apply.
- The work to be submitted must explore gender, human rights and/or sexuality in Africa.
- Each writer can submit up to three entries across the categories.
- Each page of the entry must be numbered and formatted using 12 points, Times New Roman and 1.5 spacing.
- Work must not exceed 15000 words or 10 images.
- Both published and unpublished works are accepted.
- Entries must include a short biography (100 words maximum) and contact details.
- Author’s name and details should not appear on the work submitted.
Gerald Kraak Award and Anthology
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Black Letter Media Short Story Competition
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2017 FutureScapes Writing Contest
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The James Laughlin Award 2021
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Africa Book Club Short Story Competition
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adda Poetry and Nonfiction Commission
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The Okike Prize for Literature
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Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest (20th Edition)
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Flash Fiction Award 2021 (Northern Territory Literary Awards)
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