APPLICATION FOR THE ETISALAT £15,000 LITERATURE COMPETITION...

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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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.
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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 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 Entry12th May 2014
Entry Deadline8th August 2014
Longlist announced3rd November 2014
Shortlist announced8th December 2014
Winner announced22nd February 2015