A contest of words and ideas among young Nigerian writers across 24 states of the Federation.
MODE OF PARTICIPATION
1. The Contest is open to Nigerian Citizens normally resident in Nigeria between the ages of 18 and 35
across the 36 states of the Federation.
2. Must have written at least a book (either published or unpublished)
3. Interested participant(s) are to forward their Name(s), Profile(s), Location(s), State(s), Telephone
Number(s) where they heard about the contest and a personal photograph totope.apoola@litcafnigeria.com
andsocietyofyoungnigerianwriters@gmail.com.
4. Entry closes Feb 13, 2013. Late application will not be accepted.
5. One application per person.
6. Shortlisted participants will be notified by Feb. 14, 2013.
The show, which is to be broadcast through means to be soon determined, is to span 11 weeks. Proposed start date is Monday, February 18, 2013. Representatives from 24 states are projected to participate in this contest structured into three stages.
Stage one is to feature a speech contest in which writers are to choose a topic relevant to the theme of their manuscript. Successful contestants are to proceed to the stage two which includes another round of speech-making. Final stage is to feature the making of video documentaries to be supported with speech.
For more information about this contest contact:
Mr. Apoola Temitope Mr. Wole Adedoyin
Chief Executive National President
Litcaf Nigeria SYNW
+23408166906999 +2348072673852
Writing is a natural gift given to men of intellectual vigor but it seems the society of our time is doom for our future as writer are been neglected while science continue to flourish. Please i think something has to be done to rectify this predicament.