Young female writers form new association

Young female writers form new association

September 16, 2014

A new association called The Nigerian Women Writers’ Forum (NIWOWF) has been formed.

Initiated by the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW), the body’s aim is to be “a uniquely ingenious, exploratory and educative platform geared toward inspiring young female writers from all parts of Nigeria in fanning their writing talent, and providing opportunities for exhibiting their works.”

A statement from the National Secretary of NIWOWF, Amarachi Udechukwu further explained that, “This forum is designed to bring young female writers from age 10 to 40 together under a structure of mentoring and support. It is an avenue to encourage an interpersonal educative atmosphere and outstanding creativity in their writing skills and techniques.”

She explained that the association will achieve its aims by organising workshops, symposia, and conferences for both upcoming and aspiring female writers.

NIWOWF, she added, will also institute the Nigerian Women Writers Merit Awards and annual Nigerian Women Writers conventions.

Udechukwu said the group plans to honour Ify Omalicha, Buchi Emecheta, Flora Nwapa, Mabel Segun, Zulu Shofola, Balaraba Ramat, and Professor Biola Odejide for their individual contributions to women development and creative writing in Nigeria.

She also disclosed that a five-person council has been appointed to run the affairs of the association. They are .Shola Phebian Oguntoyinbo (National Coordinator), Amarachi Udechukwu( National Secretary), Rita Okonoboh(National PRO), Hajara Hussaini Ashara(National Financial Secretary) and Ajayi Zenami Temilade (National Treasurer)

There is also the NIWOWF National Teen Writers’ council comprising Adeniyi Adeyinka Florence(Nat. Coordinator), Oyebade Monsurat( Secretary), Raji Rashidat (PRO) and Adedoyin Monsurat (Treasurer).

Call for Submissions SONGS OF HOPE -100 YOUNG VOICES FROM WEST AFRICA AND EAST AFRICA REGIONS

WEST AFRICAN YOUNG WRITERS AND PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION

(NIGERIA)

In Conjunction with

EAST AFRICAN YOUNG WRITERS

(UGANDA)

Call for Submissions

SONGS OF HOPE -100 YOUNG VOICES FROM WEST AFRICA AND EAST AFRICA REGIONS

To be dedicated to – Peter Nazareth, Okot p'Bitek (1931–1982), Taban Lo Liyong, John Koffi Awoonor, Late Professor Festus Iyayi and the Late Prof. Ola Rotimi

(AN ANTHOLOGY OF POEMS)

WEST AFRICA /EAST AFRICA POETRY EXCHANGE

FOR YOUNG POETS RESIDING IN WEST AFRICA /EAST AFRICA REGIONS

The idea behind this collaboration is to create a literary and creative exchange between the young poets residing in both WEST AFRICA and EAST AFRICA regions. The project is also geared towards publishing the unpublished poets residing in both regions.

Aims of the Project

• To network and link young poets from both regions 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 eayoungwriters@gmail.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 West African Young Writers and Publishers Association  and East African Young Writers

For More information, please contact:

 Wole Adedoyin– NIGERIA  (+2348072673852) or Tibita Andrea Johns - +265702530072

Powered by: West African Young Writers and Publishers Association  and  East African Young Writers

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

Powered by: Society of Young Nigerian Writers and Young Writers of Sierra Leone

ALBERT ADEREMI ADEDOYIN TEEN AUTHORS CONTEST

IBADAN BOOK CLUB

 

ALBERT ADEREMI ADEDOYIN TEEN AUTHORS CONTEST

(For Writers between the Ages of 6 and 18)

In Memory and Honour of the Late PRINCE (PROF.) ALBERT ADEREMI ADEDOYIN (1938 – 2014) Author, Educationist, Politician, Literary Enthusiast, Arts Lover, Photographer, Philosopher, Thinker, Religion Scholar Business Consultant and our first Patron.

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
ARE YOU A TEEN AUTHORS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 15?

1. Poetry and short stories are allowed
2. Author can write on anything
3. Entrants must be between the ages of 6 and 15
4. Any sign of plagiarism may disqualify an entrant
5. Call for entry closes 1^st of October, 2014
6. Entrants should send the following information alongside their entries i. Name ii. Age iii. Gender   iv. Location   iv. Phone Number   vi. Where you heard about the call for entries vii. Short profile about yourself.
7. Send your entries to societyofyoungnigerianwriters.wordpress.com

BENEFITS

1. Award of Certificate of Participation to individual participant
2. Award of Certificate of Excellence to shortlisted entries
3. Award of Certificates of Achievement to the three Winners
4. And many other prizes for the first, second and third winners.

For more information call: 08072673852