AFROCONSCIOUS, a South –African published art and literature journal featuring poets and writers from Southern Africa presents AFROCONSCIOUS Poetry competition –LESOTHO This competition which is strictly for Lesotho poets invites all interested poets to write a poem(s) under two themes and stand a chance of
1) Winning the first AfroConscious journal copy (published 2010),
2) having their poem(s) published on the Lyrical Bacteria blog and the U WRITE WHAT U LIKE BLOG
3) as well as a chance to be featured in the next AfroConscious issue.
Two themes for the competition which will span two months, with each month having its own theme are; FREEDOM & ACTIVISM AGAINST VIOLENCE TOWARDS CHILDREN AND WOMEN.
The theme for the month of July is; FREEDOM (what you think of freedom, your personal definition of freedom etc).
Entries will be accepted from July 1st to July 20th. Poems can be submitted to following email: sechabalb@gmail.com or meet in person with the coordinator, SECHABA KEKETSI via the email given.
AFROCONSCIOUS, a South –African published art and literature journal featuring poets and writers from Southern Africa presents AFROCONSCIOUS Poetry competition –LESOTHO This competition which is strictly for Lesotho poets invites all interested poets to write a poem(s) under two themes and stand a chance of
1) Winning the first AfroConscious journal copy (published 2010)
2) having their poem(s) published on the Lyrical Bacteria blog and the U WRITE WHAT U LIKE BLOG
3) as well as a chance to be featured in the next AfroConscious issue
Two themes for the competition which will span two months, with each month having its own theme are; FREEDOM & ACTIVISM AGAINST VIOLENCE TOWARDS CHILDREN AND WOMEN.
The theme for the month of July is; FREEDOM (what you think of freedom, your personal definition of freedom etc).
Entries will be accepted from July 1st to July 31st. Poems can be submitted to following email: sechabalb@gmail.com or meet in person with the coordinator, SECHABA KEKETSI via the email given.
Writers are reminded that Sanlam and Tafelberg are once again awaiting entries for the Sanlam Prize for Youth Literature. This time round the organisers are looking for a story in which hope plays a role. Manuscripts in any of the official languages will be accepted.
In each category there are two prizes: Gold (R12 000 in cash and publication) and Silver (R6 000 in cash and publication). The deadline for entries is 30 June 2011. Unfortunately e-mail submissions are not allowed. The organisers request entrants to keep a copy of their entry. The names of the finalists will be announced before the end of 2011, and the names of the winners and the launch of the winning books will be in 2012.
Rules:
1. The competition is presented in six categories: Afrikaans, English, Nguni languages, Sotho languages, Tshivenda and Xitsonga.
2. There are two prizes in each category: Gold prize: R12 000, Silver prize: R 6 000
3. Requirements: A story in which hope plays a role. It should be suitable for young readers (between 12 and 18 years). Length: 25 000 to 45 000 words.
4. Tafelberg undertakes to publish the winning entries and reserves the first option to publish any of the other entries.
5. While under consideration entries may not be submitted for publication elsewhere until the publishers have confirmed in writing that the manuscript has been turned down for publication.
6. The judges reserve the right to withhold one or more of the prizes should the quality of the entries not be up to standard.
7. The competition is open only to citizens of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland.
8. Entries should be typed or printed out on A4 paper, with double spacing and broad margins, on one side of the paper only, and clearly numbered. Do not bind. The organisers cannot accept e-mail entries.
9. As entries are judged anonymously, writers are requested to ensure that their names appear only on the title page of the entry and nowhere else.
10. Each entry must be accompanied by a signed entry form or a copy thereof.
11. Entries may not be submitted under a pseudonym.
12. Entrants are requested to keep copies of their entries. The organisers cannot accept final responsibility should an entry go astray.
13. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
14. Closing date: 30 June 2011.
Download entry form >>
Contact Information:
For inquiries: Contact Danita van Romburgh at NB Publishers at (021) 406 3412 or dvanromb@nb.co.za.
For submissions: Danita van Romburgh, PO Box, 879, Cape Town, South Africa 8000
With the participation of about 30 invited countries worldwide and over 80 events planned around the world, will take place throughout the month of March 2012 the 2dn International Poetry Festival " Woman’ Scream" will be coordinated worldwide by the Women Poets International Movement (MPI) with the support of our good-will ambassadors, supporters, institutions, etc. This festival aims to bring together men and women poets, musicians, actors and artists and others in various countries, to pay a fitting tribute to the woman during the entire month of March and extending a cry of "Enough!" to the violence perpetrated against her. "Woman’ Scream" was conceptualized and designed by the Dominican writer Jael Uribe, President and direct Coordinator of the Movement based in the Dominican Republic.
This year's calling has been translated into five languages (English, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Italian) but has managed to include many other languages in different countries that have joined this calling, capturing a great reception in other countries not only speak Spanish as it was the case of last year festival.
The event not only for local and international poets (men and women), but there are also made from March 1st. to 31, all kinds of cultural activities such as: Music, theater, lectures, exhibitions, fairs, debates, among others. We have the support of cultural institutions, foundations, ministries, businesses, educational institutions and municipalities, as well known figures in the field of literature and art in their respective host nations.
Participating countries at the time are:
Dominican Republic, Haiti, Spain (Málaga, Murcia City, Eagles-Murcia, Granada, Barcelona (2 events), Toledo, Bajadoz-Extremadura), Mexico (DF (2 events), Puebla, Ciudad Victoria-Nuevo Laredo, Chihuahua, Monterrey, Mérida-Yucatán, Morelia-Michoacán, Veracruz, Tijuana, Jalisco-Guadalajara), Argentina (Buenos Aires (2 events), Santa Fe, Unquillo, Jujuy, Chacabuco, Patagonia-Rio Negro, Santiago del Estero and Rosario), Colombia (Barranquilla, Bucaramanga and Bogota), Peru (Lima, Trujillo), Panama, Chile (Valparaiso, Santiago (2 events), Ovalle), USA (NY, Miami, Seattle, California, Connecticut, Indiana), Guatemala (2 events), Venezuela, Puerto Rico (San Juan, Humacao), El Salvador (3 events), Cuba (Havana, Las Tunas), Ecuador (Loja), Costa Rica (San Jose), Uruguay, Bolivia (Santa Cruz), Brazil (Rio de Janeiro), Luxembourg, France (Paris (4 events), Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint-Omer), Germany (Berlin (2events)), Kosovo (Prishtina), Africa (Morocco (Larache), Botswana-Gaborone, Maseru-Lesotho, Port Elizabeth-South Africa), England (London), India, Finland, Russia (San Petersburgo), Switzerland. This list continues to grow until March 2012.
The Women Poets International Movement (MPI) has its center of action over the network in its different aspects, with thousands of fans everywhere and a direct follow up to over 350 Latin American poetesses.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: mujerespoetasinternacional@gmail.com
