- 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- Both published and unpublished works are accepted.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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Exeter Writers Short Story Competition 2018
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L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest
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The Seán Ó Faoláin Short Story Competition
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The Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence
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Inkitt Novel Competition 2017
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The Quramo Writers’ Prize 2021
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L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest 2021
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Name: L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest Category: Science fictionWord count: 3,000 -17,000 Entry fee: free Prize:...
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Author of Tomorrow 2021 Contest
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