Deadline: 15 October 2011
Writers International Network Zimbabwe proudly unveils the inaugural Dambudzo Marechera Writing Competition, which aims to motivate and award unpublished writers. The legacy of the late great Zimbabwean writer Dambudzo Marechera (1952-1987) is undoubtedly conspicuous in the literary circles locally and internationally. Many general and scholarly books have been written on the life and works of Marechera. International conferences to discuss his enigmatic life and works are being held across the globe at universities and Book Fairs. Marechera was a storyteller and poet of great talent who was but at one time called a ‘mad man’ by his own. We have seen it fit to honor his outstanding inspiration to the local writing industry by having this competition named after him.
Themes should be social.
CATEGORIES
Short Story
Length: 2500 words
Language: English
Maximum Number of Entries: Two stories
Poetry
Length: One page
Language: Shona
Maximum Number of Entries: Two poems
REGULATIONS
· Stories and poems should be original and unpublished
· Deadline for submissions is October 15, 2011
· Competition is open to residents and citizens of Zimbabwe
· Winners will be announced and awarded in December at the Writers’ End of Year Get-Together
PRIZES
UNDISCLOSED AT THE MOMENT
Entries, clearly labeled ‘Dambudzo Marechera Writing Competition’ must be posted or hand-delivered to 168 Chinhoyi Street, Harare before October 15 2011.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: winzimbabwe@gmail.com
For submissions: 168 Chinhoyi Street, Harare
Website: http://win-zimbabwe.blogspot.com