CALL FOR SUBMISSION NEW VOICES FROM WEST AFRICA -100 YOUNG VOICES FROM SIERRA LEONE AND NIGERIA

SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS
(SYNW – NIGERIA)

In Collaboration with

YOUNG WRITERS OF SIERRA LEONE
(YWSL – SIERRA LEONE)

CALL FOR SUBMISSION

NEW VOICES FROM WEST AFRICA -100 YOUNG VOICES FROM SIERRA LEONE AND NIGERIA

To be dedicated to – Ngugi Wa Thiongo, Late Samuel Ajayi Crowther, Late Gladys Casely-Hayford, and the Late Abioseh Nicol

(AN ANTHOLOGY OF POEMS)

SIERRA LEONE /NIGERIA POETRY EXCHANGE

FOR YOUNG POETS RESIDING IN SIERRA LEONE AND NIGERIA

The idea behind this collaboration is to create a literary and creative exchange between the young poets of SIERRA LEONE and NIGERIA. The project is also geared towards publishing the unpublished poets residing in both countries.

Aims of the Project
• To network and link young poets from both countries together.
• To enhance, hone and sharpen their literary creativity
• To discover new literary talents.
• To produce an anthology (Both in Printed and E-Book Format).
• To share literary custom, tradition, ethics, history and culture through written poems.
• To promote the spirit of literary unity in Africa

Eligibility
• Language Medium – English
• Poetry Type – Any.
• Participants should be between the ages of 10 and 35.
• Poems should be between the minimum of 10 lines and maximum of 50lines.
• Entrants should include the followings alongside their works – Country, State, Age, Location, Short Profile, Where you heard about the Call for Entries, Tel. No. and A Sentence of not more than 50 words describing the poem.
• Permission to publish your work among the shortlisted entries.
• All entries must be submitted to: societyofyoungnigerianwriters@gmail.com and copy to youngwriterssl@yahoo.co.uk, jaysam34@yahoo.com latest by November 31st, 2014.
• Any signs of plagiarism may disqualify the contestant.

Benefits
• Award of Certificate of Participation to all entrants
• Award of Certificate of Excellence to all the shortlisted entrants
• All shortlisted poems will be published (Printed and E-book format).
• Automatic Membership into the Society of Young Nigerian Writers and Young Writers of Sierra Leone
• For More information, please contact:
Wole Adedoyin – SYNW – NIGERIA (+2348072673852) or Samuel Turay - YWSL –SIERRA LEONE - +23299259454 or +23279540071 or +23252255735
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CALL FOR SUBMISSION NEW VOICES FROM WEST AFRICA -100 YOUNG VOICES FROM SIERRA LEONE AND NIGERIA

SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS
(SYNW – NIGERIA)
IN COLLABORATION WITH
YOUNG WRITERS OF SIERRA LEONE
(YWSL – SIERRA LEONE)

CALL FOR SUBMISSION

NEW VOICES FROM WEST AFRICA -100 YOUNG VOICES FROM SIERRA LEONE AND NIGERIA
TO BE DEDICATED TO – NGUGI WA THIONGO, LATE SAMUEL AJAYI CROWTHER, LATE GLADYS CASELY-HAYFORD, AND THE LATE ABIOSEH NICOL

(AN ANTHOLOGY OF POEMS)

SIERRA LEONE /NIGERIA POETRY EXCHANGE

FOR YOUNG POETS RESIDING IN SIERRA LEONE AND NIGERIA

The idea behind this collaboration is to create a literary and creative exchange between the young poets of SIERRA LEONE and NIGERIA. The project is also geared towards publishing the unpublished poets residing in both countries.

Aims of the Project
• To network and link young poets from both countries together.
• To enhance, hone and sharpen their literary creativity
• To discover new literary talents.
• To produce an anthology (Both in Printed and E-Book Format).
• To share literary custom, tradition, ethics, history and culture through written poems.
• To promote the spirit of literary unity in Africa
Eligibility
• Language Medium – English
• Poetry Type – Any.
• Participants should be between the ages of 10 and 35.
• Poems should be between the minimum of 10 lines and maximum of 50lines.
• Entrants should include the followings alongside their works – Country, State, Age, Location, Short Profile, Where you heard about the Call for Entries, Tel. No. and A Sentence of not more than 50 words describing the poem.
• Permission to publish your work among the shortlisted entries.
• All entries must be submitted to: societyofyoungnigerianwriters@gmail.com and copy to youngwriterssl@yahoo.co.uk, jaysam34@yahoo.com latest by November 31st, 2014.
• Any signs of plagiarism may disqualify the contestant.

Benefits
• Award of Certificate of Participation to all entrants
• Award of Certificate of Excellence to all the shortlisted entrants
• All shortlisted poems will be published (Printed and E-book format).
• Automatic Membership into the Society of Young Nigerian Writers and Young Writers of Sierra Leone

For More information, please contact:
Wole Adedoyin – SYNW – NIGERIA (+2348072673852) or Samuel Turay - YWSL –SIERRA LEONE - +23299259454 or +23279540071 or +23252255735
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CALL FOR ENTRIES - “VOICES FROM THE REPENTANT HEARTS”

CALL FOR ENTRIES

ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN CHRISTIAN AUTHORS AND PUBLISHERS

In collaboration with

THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR CHRISTIAN MISSION AND PRACTICAL EVANGELISM

“VOICES FROM THE REPENTANT HEARTS”

(Collections of Christian poems, articles, essays, plays and short stories on Easter Celebration)

Are you a Christian writer, evangelist, pastor or prophet who has an information to pass to the public on Easter celebration or a bible teacher who has written a write-up on Easter Celebration.

Your write up must be centered on the Birth, Death, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus Christ.

If you are interested then submit your Entry(s) to: societyofyoungnigerianwriters@gmail.com

Conditions of Entry

1.    Entrants are to submit one or two entries

2.    Language medium is English

3.    Entries must be in poetry, essays and articles

4.    Any sign of plagiarism may disqualify an entrant

5.    Entrants should attach the following alongside their entries – Name, Age, Address, Phone Numbers, Gender, Where they heard about the call for entries and short profile about yourself

6.    Entry(s) should be submitted to: societyofyoungnigerianwriters@gmail.com

7.    Dead line for submission is April 31, 2014

8.    Only shortlisted entries will be published

Benefits

1.    Issuance of Certificate of Participation to all the participants

2.    Shortlisted entries will be published in both the electronic and printed formats.

For more information contact Wole Adedoyin on 08072673852, 08142693764

CALL FOR ENTRIES - OLUBADAN @ 100 POETRY ANTHOLOGY

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Ibadan Book Club

In Collaboration with

Ibadan Library and Resource Centre and Ibadan Writers Training Centre

OLUBADAN @ 100 POETRY ANTHOLOGY

Are you a citizen of Oyo State or a lover or fan of His Royal Majesty Oba Samuel Odulana?

Here is an opportunity for you to submit a poem, story, essay or article on or about the life and works of Kabiyesi Alayeluwa, Oba (Dr.) Samuel Osundiran Odulana Odugade 1, a progressive Oba who ascended the throne of his fatherland at a most difficult historical juncture of Ibadan.

Conditions of Entry

1.    Entrants are to submit one or two entries

2.    Language – English and Yoruba

3.    Entries must be in poetry, essays and articles

4.    Any sign of plagiarism may disqualify an entrant

5.    Entrants should attach the following alongside their entries – Name, Age, Address, Phone Numbers, Gender, Where they heard about the call for entries and short profile about yourself

6.    Entry(s) should be submitted to: societyofyoungnigerianwriters@gmail.com

7.    Dead line for submission is April 25, 2014

8.    Only shortlisted entries will be published

Benefits

1.    Issuance of Certificate of Participation to all the participants

2.    Shortlisted entries will be published in both the electronic and printed formats.

For more information contact Wole Adedoyin on 08072673852, 08142693764