Etisalat Prize for Literature 2014
application process has started. Interested applicants should read
through the 2014 literature prize details below. The winner of the
Etisalat Prize for Literature receives £15,000, a Samsung Galaxy Note
and a Montblanc Meisterstuck.
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2008, the network has since grown in leaps and bounds, and currently
holds 15% of the market share with over 15 million subscribers.
Details of the 2014 Etisalat Prize for Literature
About The Prize
The Etisalat Prize for Literature is the
first ever pan-African prize celebrating first time writers of
published fiction books. The Prize aims to serve as a platform for the
discovery of new creative talent out of the continent and invariably
promote the burgeoning publishing industry in Africa.
By recognizing and celebrating writers
and other members of the literary community across Africa, Etisalat
plans to bring some much needed awareness and acclaim to the art of
Fiction writing while also applauding and rewarding the efforts of those
who have ventured into this genre in recent times.
At the core of Etisalat’s vision is
promoting passion, nurturing talent and providing a platform for
communicating ideas, The ‘Etisalat Prize for Literature’ wholly embodies
this vision, bringing together celebrated high profile writers, book
critics and academics from across the Continent and beyond in order to
give credence and honor to ‘home-grown’ talent while also rewarding new
entrants and encouraging further participation in this area.
Prize Structure
The Etisalat Prize for Literature
celebrates new writers of African citizenship whose first fiction book
(over 30,000 words) was published in the last twenty four (24) months.
For the purposes of this definition, first book means first printed
production in book form of any type or genre. Authors and their
publishers can be based anywhere in the world. An online Flash Fiction
Prize will be launched later in the year driven entirely by social media
– more information on this will be made available on our website.
The winner of the Etisalat Prize for
Literature receives £15,000, a Samsung Galaxy Note and a Montblanc
Meisterstuck. In line with our vision of promoting upcoming writers,
Etisalat will sponsor a book tour to three African cities. The winning
writer will also embark on the Etisalat Fellowship at the University of
East Anglia mentored by Professor Giles Foden (author of The Last King
of Scotland) which will include significant opportunities to meet other
writers, publishers and most importantly work on their second book.
Shortlisted writers will win a Samsung Galaxy Note and also go on a book
tour to two major African cities.
The Etisalat Prize for Literature is
unique in that it also aims to promote the publishing industry at large
and will therefore purchase 1000 copies of all shortlisted books which
will be donated to various schools, book clubs and libraries across the
African continent.
Criteria for Entry
- Submissions for the Etisalat Prize for Literature 2014, will only be accepted from publishing houses.
- All books entered must have a registered ISBN number or equivalent.
- Entries for fiction books will be submitted by publishers who have published a minimum of ten (10) authors.
- Each publisher will be allowed to enter a maximum of three (3) books – however books maybe called in by the judges.
- Each entry will be required to be accompanied by Seven (7) copies of the book being entered along with acceptance of publicity terms.
- The Etisalat Prize for Literature is not open to employees of any organisation under Emirates Telecommunications Corporation with branded trade name Etisalat.
How to Enter for the 2014 Etisalat Prize for Literature
Applications will be accepted via post
only. Please complete the attached entry form signifying acceptance of
our terms and conditions.
Download application form here: http://etisalatprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Entry-2014.pdf
The application form should be submitted along with seven (7) copies of the submitted book to the following address:
Etisalat Prize for Literature
Etisalat Nigeria
6th Floor
Building 2, Oriental Office Building
3, Lekki Road, Victoria Island
Lagos
Etisalat Nigeria
6th Floor
Building 2, Oriental Office Building
3, Lekki Road, Victoria Island
Lagos
Contact Telephone: +234 (0) 818 111 0 222
Entries fulfilling the criteria listed below will be accepted until the 30th August 2013
- The book was first published between 01 May 2011 and May 31 2013
- The book was first published in English and by an author of African citizenship
- All shortlisted and winning authors will cooperate fully with Etisalat corporate communications, making themselves available for interviews, events and other opportunities where possible
- Entries by non-African based publishers will require a co-publisher partnership with an African based publisher should any entries be shortlisted
CALENDAR
| Call to Entry | 12th May 2014 |
| Entry Deadline | 8th August 2014 |
| Longlist announced | 3rd November 2014 |
| Shortlist announced | 8th December 2014 |
| Winner announced | 22nd February 2015 |
We wish you the best with your application!!!