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Application for the 2021 SprinNG Women Authors Prize is now open.
​The application is open from July 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
The SprinNG Women Authors Prize (#SWAPng) ​will select a Nigerian Female Author annually - someone who has published a full-length book in print and invest N200,000 in purchasing, distributing, and marketing print copies of her book nationwide through our independent book reviewers, sister literary websites and events whom we collaborate with. 
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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.
If you are having issues with the clickable tab above, use either of these links to apply: https://forms.gle/UrgsL1R44eP81Q817 or https://tinyurl.com/SWAPAP21
Eligibility
  • The applicant must be a female Nigerian author between ages 21 - 45.
  • Applicants can only submit one book for the nomination in the select genres listed in our application.
  • Eligible genres: Only Poetry (Collection of poetry or prose poems), fiction (novels, collection of short stories), and nonfiction (memoirs and essays) are eligible for application. We are NOT ACCEPTING children's books, plays, or drama for this prize.
  • ​The nominated book can be of any theme.
  • The nominated book can be self-published or released by a publisher between 2015 and September 2021.
  • The book nominated must be available in print for purchase in Nigeria.
  • There is no region-eligibility requirement for the author - meaning that the author can be a Nigerian currently residing outside the country.
  • Previous finalists and semi-finalists cannot reapply.
  • We require a self-nomination process, meaning that prospective applicants will complete the application and nominate themselves.
Application & FAQs
The online portal to apply for the SprinNG Women Authors Prize will open annually in July and close in September. The judges of the SprinNG Women Authors Prize will be announced in August.
If you are having issues with the clickable tab above, use either of these links to apply: https://forms.gle/UrgsL1R44eP81Q817 or https://tinyurl.com/SWAPAP21
Important Dates
  • July 1: Applications for the SprinNG Women Authors Prize opens
  • August: Judges will be announced
  • September 30: Applications for the SprinNG Women Authors Prize closes
  • October to December: Applications will be reviewed 
  • December 15-30: ​Semi-finalists and prize winner will be announced
  • January - March: Author's 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 
Why a Women Authors Prize at SprinNG?
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 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 women 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.