Splendid Literature and Cultural Foundation announces writing competition for young Nigerian Writers

Splendid Literature and Cultural Foundation has started accepting entries for its 2013 annual competition usually organized to select and publish the best six (6) unpublished stories by Nigerian writers (aged between 11-21 years) of children’s literature who are resident in Nigeria.

According to the foundation, entries are invited from all over the country. “Submitted stories should entertain and enlighten, with strong Nigerian/African content. The Foundation’s judges will assess each entry on the depth, originality and quality of the writing and the story’s appeal to its intended audience.These stories should stimulate the imagination of the readers to think and problem-solve in novel ways”, says Damola Olofinlua, the foundation’s Coordinator.

The rules and regulations of the competition.

All entries must be original; unpublished stories in English Language, plays and poems would not be accepted.

The two categories being considered are:

• Junior: An original unpublished story in English Language for children between the ages of 8 – 12. Length: Up to 3,000 words
• Senior: An original unpublished story in English Language for young adults between the ages of 13 and 17. Length: Up to 6,000 words

The best three stories from each category will be selected for publication by the Foundation’s Panel of Judges.

Submission Procedure

1.  Submissions should be typewritten or legibly handwritten, double spaced on numbered pages. Entries submitted online should be in clear and legible fonts. Illegible entries will be disqualified.

2.  Include a passport photograph, name, residential address, phone number and email address on the title page of the manuscript, with only the full name of entrant on each numbered page of the submission.

3.  Entries must be submitted under the entrant’s real name. Pseudonyms are not permitted.

4.  Not more than one entry per entrant will be accepted.

5.  For online submission, ensure that you attach your entry and e-mail it toentries@splendidfoundation.com. OR Submit six (6) copies of the entry manuscript to Splendid Literature & Culture Foundation:

31, Alhaji Tokan Street, Alaka Estate, Surulere, Lagos or P.O Box 7328, GPO, Lagos.

6.  Submissions should be accompanied by evidence of Nigerian citizenship (photocopied/scanned copy of birth certificate, Nigerian passport or Nigerian ID Card).

7.  The closing date for all entries is August, 31 2013.

For more details, visit www.splendidfoundation.com