African Writers Trust will hold the third edition of its biennial Uganda International Writers Conference in Kampala, Uganda, beginning on 6th to 8th March, 2017, on the theme: contemporary publishing trends in Africa. 30 writers and publishers from Africa and the Diaspora will converge for what is expected to be an exciting and eclectic mix of literary activities.
Dr. Bibi Bakare-Yusuf Co- founder and Publishing Director at one of Africa’s leading independent publishing houses – Cassava Republic Press – will deliver the Keynote Address.
More to expect is the celebrated Ethiopian-British performance poet, and Chancellor of the University of Manchester, Lemn Sissay, who will treat the audience to his exceptional poetry.
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This is exciting . I want to be there
Greetings, this will definitely be an interesting event. I am a Zambian Female writer interested in attending the event, how can I participate in the event?
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Another exciting opportunity. wouldn’t want to miss this.
I appreciate the great work AWT does in mentoring and nurturing African writers and Publishers. I am a Ugandan writer and poet and I would love to attend the International Writers Conference. I am also a member of FEMRITE. Is it possible for me to get an invite?
Hello Daphine Arinda, we have some sessions which you could attend. please send me your email address so I can formally send you an invitation
Thank you AWT team for the feedback. My email is daphinearinda@gmail.com
I hope you have the chance to speak up for and support LGBT people in Uganda
Please send us an email on info@africanwriterstrust.org
Hello AWT. I think you are doing great work to empower writers. I am based in Zimbabwe and love writing so much. I have published several short stories in anthologies and look forward to publishing a book this year. I long for space to write as well as opportunity to learn from other writers world over. If there is room to attend I would love to attend and learn from other writers.