Open Call for Short Story, Poetry and Play
Written by Kwani · September 25, 2009
This call is for a special issue of JENdA, a peer-reviewed journal on culture and African women studies.
The editors are seeking submissions that focus on African women and their experiences. Submission can be a short story, poetry or play.
If you are interested in participating in this exciting issue, please send your creative work for consideration. If this call do not apply to you, please do pass the information on.
Deadline for Submission: September 30, 2009
Send the submission to : azuka@africaresource.com
About JENdA Journal:
JENdA documents and responds to debates on women’s history and studies in African social, cultural, political, and economic systems. It creates a forum for African women scholars, analysts and activists to participate on an equal footing with their contemporaries worldwide in debates, exchanges of ideas, and the creation and documentation of knowledge.
Good day, Kwani. I was wondering how long should the play submitted be. Thank you.
Can male writers submit stories and poems about women issues?
I s it strictly for women or men can participate
can i submit more than one poem
Binyavanga Wainana,
I can see your picture on this site and I am excited to see it. Thanks for coming for the workshop in Lagos, Nigeria.
Tunji Ajibade
Participant, Abuja, Nigeria.
I am a poet and a self proclaimed short story writer, I have just read about your short story competition and am glad that the deadline has been extended, as it has given me a chance to participate, thank you very much, I however have a question, can I submit more than one entry?
Tell Me, Kwani? I have a completed play. Convulsions! Do you publish them as well… It is about an Hour long based on a true story. I wrote it for a period of one year, and I am writing another…Please advice..
Hey kwani?i am a young lady aged 20 years,i love writing but i believe i need some polish up on my skills.My question was if you have workshops one can attend and if there is any new competition in 2010.
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