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Thursday, August 26, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Call for Submissions for 30th Anniversary Issue of Mahube
Dear Writers,
This year marks an exciting time for WABO. The association is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The new executive committee is calling for submissions for a 30th Anniversary edition of our literary journal, Mahube.
What we’re looking for:
- poems (max of 3)
-short stories under 2000 words
-black and white photographs (one to be used on the cover, others to be used inside)
- creative non-fiction under 2000 words
The deadline for submissions is the 30th of September, 2010. Email all submissions to botswanawriters@gmail.com. Only those arriving at this email address will be considered.
Only emailed, typed submissions will be allowed.
Please note: people who made submissions for Mahube in the last two years need not re-submit as their submissions will be considered for this issue. All submissions must be accompanied by a letter declaring that all submitted works are the original works of the author with whom all copyrights lie and have never been published in part or in full elsewhere. Simultaneous submissions are allowed. Please inform the WABO Executive Committee if they are accepted for publication.
Provide a page with your full name, email address, postal address and at least one contact number.
All decisions regarding acceptances will be communicated by 22nd October, 2010. Contributors whose work is published will receive one free copy of Mahube.
Looking forward to seeing what our writers can do!
The Executive Committee
WABO
This year marks an exciting time for WABO. The association is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The new executive committee is calling for submissions for a 30th Anniversary edition of our literary journal, Mahube.
What we’re looking for:
- poems (max of 3)
-short stories under 2000 words
-black and white photographs (one to be used on the cover, others to be used inside)
- creative non-fiction under 2000 words
The deadline for submissions is the 30th of September, 2010. Email all submissions to botswanawriters@gmail.com. Only those arriving at this email address will be considered.
Only emailed, typed submissions will be allowed.
Please note: people who made submissions for Mahube in the last two years need not re-submit as their submissions will be considered for this issue. All submissions must be accompanied by a letter declaring that all submitted works are the original works of the author with whom all copyrights lie and have never been published in part or in full elsewhere. Simultaneous submissions are allowed. Please inform the WABO Executive Committee if they are accepted for publication.
Provide a page with your full name, email address, postal address and at least one contact number.
All decisions regarding acceptances will be communicated by 22nd October, 2010. Contributors whose work is published will receive one free copy of Mahube.
Looking forward to seeing what our writers can do!
The Executive Committee
WABO
Sunday, July 4, 2010
WABO AGM 4th July 2010
The WABO Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday the 4th July at Falconcrest in Gaborone. There were 20 member in attendance. A report of what the last committee managed to do was presented by the outgoing chairperson, Barolong Seboni. Then elections were held for a new committee.
The gathering
The outgoing chairperson, Barolong Seboni.
Alistair Hagger counting the votes during the election.
The new committee: (from left to right)
Wame Molefhe- Secretary, TJ Dema- chairperson, Atang Mogome- additional member, Abraham Sechele II- additional member, Kelly Sorinyane- treasurer, Irene Gaone Ramatala- additional member, Lauri Kubuitsile- vice chairperson, Bakalanga Mafoko- vice secretary.
The gathering
The outgoing chairperson, Barolong Seboni. 
Alistair Hagger counting the votes during the election.
The new committee: (from left to right)
Wame Molefhe- Secretary, TJ Dema- chairperson, Atang Mogome- additional member, Abraham Sechele II- additional member, Kelly Sorinyane- treasurer, Irene Gaone Ramatala- additional member, Lauri Kubuitsile- vice chairperson, Bakalanga Mafoko- vice secretary.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
WABO AGM
Botswana writers,
Next weekend we will be having our annual general meeting to elect a new executive committee who can chart a new and exciting course for our organisation.
Hope to see you there!!
Date: Sunday 4th July 2010
Time: 10 am
Venue: Falconcrest, Gaborone
ALL ARE WELCOME! BRING YOUR FRIENDS!
Next weekend we will be having our annual general meeting to elect a new executive committee who can chart a new and exciting course for our organisation.
Hope to see you there!!
Date: Sunday 4th July 2010
Time: 10 am
Venue: Falconcrest, Gaborone
ALL ARE WELCOME! BRING YOUR FRIENDS!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Bessie Head Literature Awards 2010 Submissions Requested
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
2010 Bessie Head Literature Awards
(sponsored by Pentagon Publishers)
for
Novel,
Short Story, and
Children’s Story
Children’s Story
Bessie Head Heritage Trust and Pentagon Publishers announce prizes in literature,
one prize to be awarded each for novel, short story, and children’s story. Residents and citizens of Botswana are invited to submit manuscripts on any topic in one of the above categories. Categories are defined according to standardliterary characteristics, and are limited to the following lengths:
Novel at least 40,000 words; no upper limit
Short Story 10,000 words/10 pages
Children’s Story 10,000 words/10 pages
Short Story 10,000 words/10 pages
Children’s Story 10,000 words/10 pages
All submissions must adhere to the following criteria:
1. All work must be original, unpublished and not submitted to any publisher.
2. All manuscripts must be typed. No handwritten manuscripts will be accepted. You must submit four copies of your work. You must submit by post; no emailed entries will be accepted.
3. No more than one submission (novel, short story, or children’s story) per person. You may submit in only one category.
4. No school assignments will be accepted as submissions.
5. All submissions must include one cover page with the following information: author's name (no pen-names will be accepted), at least two ways the author can be contacted (telephone and
post or email), and a clear statement of the category of the manuscript ("novel", "short
story", or "children’s story"). All submissions must also include one photocopy of Omang,
passport and residence certificate, or other form of identification (this copy need not be
certified). The first page of the manuscript (not the cover page) must also state clearly the
category of the manuscript.
6. All submissions must be written in English, and be thoroughly revised and proofread for grammar and spelling.
7. Except for the cover page, manuscripts must not have the author's name on them. Judges will judge all submissions blindly; that is, they must not be able to identify the author.
1. All work must be original, unpublished and not submitted to any publisher.
2. All manuscripts must be typed. No handwritten manuscripts will be accepted. You must submit four copies of your work. You must submit by post; no emailed entries will be accepted.
3. No more than one submission (novel, short story, or children’s story) per person. You may submit in only one category.
4. No school assignments will be accepted as submissions.
5. All submissions must include one cover page with the following information: author's name (no pen-names will be accepted), at least two ways the author can be contacted (telephone and
post or email), and a clear statement of the category of the manuscript ("novel", "short
story", or "children’s story"). All submissions must also include one photocopy of Omang,
passport and residence certificate, or other form of identification (this copy need not be
certified). The first page of the manuscript (not the cover page) must also state clearly the
category of the manuscript.
6. All submissions must be written in English, and be thoroughly revised and proofread for grammar and spelling.
7. Except for the cover page, manuscripts must not have the author's name on them. Judges will judge all submissions blindly; that is, they must not be able to identify the author.
Any submissions that do not follow the above criteria will be disqualified.
Authors are advised that they may be asked to authenticate their work, and therefore should not destroy any drafts, including the first one, since winners may be asked to produce them as proof of originality.
Contestants may only win once in each category (once you win, you are barred from entering in the same category again for three years), and contestants must enter their own work (a publisher or friend may not enter your work).
Authors are advised that they may be asked to authenticate their work, and therefore should not destroy any drafts, including the first one, since winners may be asked to produce them as proof of originality.
Contestants may only win once in each category (once you win, you are barred from entering in the same category again for three years), and contestants must enter their own work (a publisher or friend may not enter your work).
Prizes
Novel P 2,500.00
Short Story P 1,250.00
Children’s Story P 1,250.00
Novel P 2,500.00
Short Story P 1,250.00
Children’s Story P 1,250.00
Post — not email — your cover page, copy of identification,
and four copies of your manuscript to
Bessie Head Literature Awards
P.O. Box 70401
Gaborone
Bessie Head Literature Awards
P.O. Box 70401
Gaborone
Deadline: All entries must be postmarked by 20 March 2010
and received no later than 31 March 2010
Winners to be announced in early June 2010 on website www.bessiehead.org
Prize-giving ceremony details to be announced. Enquiries to bessiehead@gmail.com, or visit the page www.bessiehead.org/awards/FAQ-Lit-Awards.htm.
Bessie Head Heritage Trust members, Pentagon Publisher employees, contest judges, and members of their families are prohibited from entering. Pentagon Publishers reserves the right to publish prize-winning manuscripts and to evaluate the remaining manuscripts for publication. All manuscripts will be deposited with Bessie Head Heritage Trust; however,
Pentagon Publishers acknowledges the substance of the rights of copyright in the manuscript and the lawfulness and validity of the copyright holder's rights and title to the rights of copyright in the manuscript.
Prize-giving ceremony details to be announced. Enquiries to bessiehead@gmail.com, or visit the page www.bessiehead.org/awards/FAQ-Lit-Awards.htm.
Bessie Head Heritage Trust members, Pentagon Publisher employees, contest judges, and members of their families are prohibited from entering. Pentagon Publishers reserves the right to publish prize-winning manuscripts and to evaluate the remaining manuscripts for publication. All manuscripts will be deposited with Bessie Head Heritage Trust; however,
Pentagon Publishers acknowledges the substance of the rights of copyright in the manuscript and the lawfulness and validity of the copyright holder's rights and title to the rights of copyright in the manuscript.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Writers Beware
Numerous Batswana writers have been taken in by scams from publishers and agents. In most cases deals that seem to good to be true are probably not. This is a great site to check out- Writers Beware which warns writers about some of the scams out there. Protect yourself!
Monday, August 3, 2009
The Baobab Prize 2009, an African literary revolution for children
The Baobab Prize PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2009
July 31, 2009 - This week marks the launch of the second annual Baobab Prize, an international literary award established to encourage the writing of African literature for young readers. Issuing a statement to commemorate the launch of the prize, co-founder and director of the prize Ghanaian Deborah Ahenkorah said, “The success of our inaugural year gives us confidence as we launch today. We received entries from nine African countries and our participating writers ranged in age from eleven to sixty-four years. It is clear that the Baobab Prize is here to stay and to revolutionize African literature as we know it.”
The Baobab Prize annually invites entries of unpublished African short stories written for audiences either 8-11 years or 12-15 years. This year the prize will award $1,000 to the best story in each category and $800 to the most promising young writer (18 years and below). Also all short listed stories will be considered for possible publishing. The Baobab Prize is open to African citizens of all ages. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2009.
Ramatoulaye Shagaya, Senegalese co-founder of the prize says, “the mission of the Baobab Prize is to identify the literary giants of the next generation and produce classic stories that will be appreciated for years to come. This year, we want to challenge African writers to unleash their imagination. Tell us a story we've never heard before. A winning story this year will be a story that stands out."
The winners of the inaugural year of the Baobab Prize were Lauri Kubuitsile from Botswana with Lorato and her Wire Car, the best story written for readers aged 8-11 years; Ivor W. Hartmann from Zimbabwe with Mr. Goop, the best story written for readers aged 12-15 years and Aisha Kibwana from Kenya, the most promising young writer with Strange Visitors that took her Life Away.
The Baobab Prize has lofty dreams about the future of African literature. It envisions that in ten years bookstores all over the world will be brimming with top quality African stories written for children. This Prize is made possible by funds provided by Bryn Mawr College, The Global Fund for Children and members of the Baobab Prize administrative team.
Contact: Deborah Ahenkorah
Email: baobabprize@gmail.com
Website at http://baobabprize.googlepages.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2009
July 31, 2009 - This week marks the launch of the second annual Baobab Prize, an international literary award established to encourage the writing of African literature for young readers. Issuing a statement to commemorate the launch of the prize, co-founder and director of the prize Ghanaian Deborah Ahenkorah said, “The success of our inaugural year gives us confidence as we launch today. We received entries from nine African countries and our participating writers ranged in age from eleven to sixty-four years. It is clear that the Baobab Prize is here to stay and to revolutionize African literature as we know it.”
The Baobab Prize annually invites entries of unpublished African short stories written for audiences either 8-11 years or 12-15 years. This year the prize will award $1,000 to the best story in each category and $800 to the most promising young writer (18 years and below). Also all short listed stories will be considered for possible publishing. The Baobab Prize is open to African citizens of all ages. Deadline for submission is April 15, 2009.
Ramatoulaye Shagaya, Senegalese co-founder of the prize says, “the mission of the Baobab Prize is to identify the literary giants of the next generation and produce classic stories that will be appreciated for years to come. This year, we want to challenge African writers to unleash their imagination. Tell us a story we've never heard before. A winning story this year will be a story that stands out."
The winners of the inaugural year of the Baobab Prize were Lauri Kubuitsile from Botswana with Lorato and her Wire Car, the best story written for readers aged 8-11 years; Ivor W. Hartmann from Zimbabwe with Mr. Goop, the best story written for readers aged 12-15 years and Aisha Kibwana from Kenya, the most promising young writer with Strange Visitors that took her Life Away.
The Baobab Prize has lofty dreams about the future of African literature. It envisions that in ten years bookstores all over the world will be brimming with top quality African stories written for children. This Prize is made possible by funds provided by Bryn Mawr College, The Global Fund for Children and members of the Baobab Prize administrative team.
Contact: Deborah Ahenkorah
Email: baobabprize@gmail.com
Website at http://baobabprize.googlepages.com
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