SprinNG Women Author's Prize - #SWAPng
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Why a Women Author's Prize at SprinNG?
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While there has been a definite increase in Nigeria's literary engagement within the past decade, especially with the use of technology, there are still improvements to be made. SprinNG's intends to encourage and equip developing Nigerian writers. However, in doing so, through submissions for publications and contests, as well as participation in our writing fellowship, we have observed a lack of female involvement and visibility. When we looked outwardly, observing the works of sister Nigerian literary websites and recognitions, we found strong evidence and reports confirming our conclusions.
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The SprinNG Women Author's Prize (#SWAPng) will select a Nigerian Female Author annually - someone who has published a full-length book in print and invest N100,000 in purchasing, distributing, and marketing copies of their book Nation-wide through our sister literary websites and events whom we collaborate with.
We are simply looking for female Nigerian authors who have published excellent books that deserve to be promoted and supported. Only one Nigerian female author will be selected annually for this prize. However, we will use the opportunity to promote other select authors through interviews, book reviews, newsletter promotions, and collaborations to increase their visibility in the Nigerian literary sphere.
We are simply looking for female Nigerian authors who have published excellent books that deserve to be promoted and supported. Only one Nigerian female author will be selected annually for this prize. However, we will use the opportunity to promote other select authors through interviews, book reviews, newsletter promotions, and collaborations to increase their visibility in the Nigerian literary sphere.
Application & FAQs
The online portal to apply for the SprinNG Women Author's Prize will open annually in July and close in September - the link will be published on this page. The judges of the SprinNG Women Author's Prize will be announced in October once the application closes.
We require a self-nomination process, meaning that prospective applicants will complete the application and nominate themselves. The author will only be able to submit one book for the nomination, and it can be of any genre and theme, self-published or released by a publisher in any year. There is no age or region eligibility required. The book nominated must be available for purchase in Nigeria
We require a self-nomination process, meaning that prospective applicants will complete the application and nominate themselves. The author will only be able to submit one book for the nomination, and it can be of any genre and theme, self-published or released by a publisher in any year. There is no age or region eligibility required. The book nominated must be available for purchase in Nigeria
Important Dates
- July 1: Applications for the SprinNG Women Author's Prize opens
- September 30: Applications for the SprinNG Women Author's Prize closes
- October: Judges will be announced
- October to December: Applications will be reviewed
- January 15: Prize winner will be announced
- February - May: Authors books will be distributed
Contact Info
For all questions and concerns or opportunities for donations and collaborations please send an email to Contact@SprinNG.org and we will respond within 48hrs.
All updates and additional announcements will be posted on the SprinNG website: www.sprinng.org
All updates and additional announcements will be posted on the SprinNG website: www.sprinng.org