2023 Bilingual Summer Writing Competition
Writing Summer Campaign: Stories of Faith, Culture, and Cameroon
Submission Guidelines:
Eligibility:
- Participants must be Christians residing in Cameroon.
- Participants must be aged between 16 and 30 years. (Due to extensive feedback, we now accept entries from all age groups).
- Each participant can submit one short story only.
Theme:
- Your short story should reflect elements of faith, culture, and life in Cameroon.
- Emphasize the unity, diversity, and beauty of our nation.
- We encourage narratives that demonstrate the positive influence of Christian beliefs in everyday life.
Word Count:
- Your short story should be maximum of 1500 words long.
Format:
- Submit your story via email as a Microsoft Word attachment to [email protected].
- Please use Times New Roman or Arial font, size 12, with 1.5 line spacing.
- Include a captivating title for your story at the beginning of the document.
Submission:
- In the email subject line, write: “Submission: Short Story – [Your Story Title].”
- Include your full name, age, contact number, and a brief introduction in the email body.
Deadline:
- The deadline for submissions is September 15 2023.
- Late submissions will not be considered.
Prizes:
- The three best stories will be awarded cash prizes:
- First place: XAF 100,000.
- Second place: XAF 75,000.
- Third place: XAF 50,000.
- Additionally, the top 10 stories will be published in our exclusive Short Story Series Magazine.
Selection Process:
- A panel of esteemed judges will review all submissions anonymously.
- Stories will be evaluated based on creativity, adherence to the theme, writing style, and overall impact.
We eagerly anticipate reading your captivating stories that celebrate the essence of our faith, culture, and beloved Cameroon!
For inquiries or more information, please contact us at: Knowledge Connect Africa on Facebook, and our website at knowledgeconnectafrica.org May God bless you abundantly in your creative endeavors!
