Idembeka Creative Writing Workshop 2025 / How To Apply
Writing is often done in isolation, away from community. This, in itself, can make creative writing a very alienating experience
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The Evaristo African Poetry Prize/ How To Submit (Pay: $1,500)
The Evaristo African Poetry Prize, formerly known as the Brunel International African Poetry Prize, is an annual award presented by
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Submit to The Shallow Tales Review (Publication + Award Nominations)
The Shallow Tales Review Magazine calls for fiction, poetry, essays, and photography submissions for their new Issue. The Shallow Tales
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Submit to the Alliance Française Lagos
Alliance Française Lagos Open Call for Creatives 2026 Alliance Française Lagos has opened submissions for its 2026 Open Call for
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Submit to Fahmidan Journal
Fahmidan Journal: Submission Guidelines and Opportunities for Writers Fahmidan Journal continues to champion bold, original voices from around the
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The Fresh Voices Fellowship/ How to Apply (Up to $2000)
Applications are now open for the 2026 Fresh Voices Fellowship. They encourage writers who work outside the traditional literary
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How to Market Your Book on Social Media: Lessons From Successful Authors
Writing and publishing a book is a monumental achievement, given the countless hours spent crafting a story or compiling information
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SANYA by Oyin Olugbile wins the 2025 Nigeria Prize for Literature
On the 10th of October 2025, Oyin Olugbile, for her book SANYA, was announced as the winner of the Nigerian
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The 2025 Deborah Rogers Award Longlist Announced
In its tenth year, eleven books grace the longlist of the Deborah Rogers Award Longlist, comprising both novels and short
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Zimbabwean Author NoViolet Bulawayo Wins Best of Caine Prize Anniversary Award
Zimbabwean author, Noviolet Bulawayo, has been awarded the Best of Caine Prize Award for her short story Hitting Budapest. This award celebrates the 25th year of the prestigious Caine Prize for African Writing Award, given to the best short story written by an African in the English Language.
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