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 The project is also geared towards publishing the unpublished poets residing in both countries.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 31^st, 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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IBADAN WRITERS TRAINING CENTRE - 2014 Creative Writing Workshop for up and coming Writers

IBADAN WRITERS TRAINING CENTRE
(The Workshop arm of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers)
Presents
2014 Creative Writing Workshop for up and coming Writers(poets, novelists, short story writers, playwrights, essayists) Journalists, Education Writers and Literary Activists

(First Quarter)

Speakers
1. Dr. Ibisola Babalola – Poet and Family Medicine Consultant, UCH, Ibadan. – Topic: Writing and Medicine (an in-depth analysis into Scientific Writing)
2. Mr. Salaudeen – A Poet and correspondent (Ekiti State) with The Nation Newspaper – Topic: Writing and Journalism
3. Mr. Kolaola Oludayo Esq. – A Poet and practicing lawyer – Topic: Copyright and protection of intellectual properties (Creative Writing)
4. Mr. Alako Adewale Peter – A Bookseller – Director of Sunshine Booksellers, U.I, Agbowo, Ibadan. Topic: Booking Marketing and Promotion
5. Mr. Enemali Theophilus – A Teacher of Creative Writing – Kogi State – The Arts of Creative Writing
Date: 26th of April, 2014
Venue: Amphi Theatre, beside the Exit Gate of the University of Ibadan.
Time: 11:00am
Registration is free but make sure you bring a sample of your work for immediate publishing on the Society’s blog
Benefits:
1. Issuance of Certificate of Participation
2. Sales of Membership Form at lower rate
3. One on one conversation with the invited speakers
4. Postal exhibition of World Famous Authors
5. Light Refreshment
To register send your name, age, state, Gender and phone number(s) to 08072673852, 08142693764
Wole Adedoyin
Convener