
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
African Writers Trust Publishing Fellowship Programme
Application Deadline: Monday, 30 July at 5 pm GMT.
This Publishing Fellowship programme is open to early career publishers and creative writers intending to self-publish their manuscripts. Applicants will be selected from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Sudan and South Sudan.
Overview
The African Writers Trust Publishing Fellowship programme is aimed at equipping early career publishers and creative writers, who are looking to self-publish their works, with the skills they require to develop their works to high, publishable standards. The programme’s focus is to facilitate the sharing of knowledge, expertise, experiences and collaborative learning between the more experienced publishers and early career and emerging ones.
Scope
The programme will be delivered at three levels:
- Mentoring and Training Workshop (Residential)
The Mentoring and Training workshop will be held in Uganda from 1st to 10th November 2018. The workshop will consist of a variety of sessions including the opportunity to engage in one-to-one consultations with mentors, presentations on successful publishing models, theoretical editing and publishing modules, publishing as a business, and others.
The workshop will be led by Internationally recognised experts in the publishing sector with a shared dedication of seeing the book sector in Africa grow.
- Seed Funding
At the end of the workshop, Fellows will be invited to make an application for seed funding. From applications made, one project will be selected for the award of funds worth
€4,000 (Four Thousand Euros). The winning applicant will use the funds to publish the manuscript they will have developed during the workshop.
- Post workshop support for three months
Fellows will be offered up to three contacts with Mentors in a manner that has been negotiated and agreed between Fellow and Mentor (i.e. email, Skype, etc.) Relevant updates from the publishing world will be made accessible to Fellows, in addition to international publishing networks and access to an online community with other Fellows.
Benefits
- The opportunity for mutual learning from publishing experts.
- The opportunity to learn how to prepare a funding application and budget
- The opportunity to network with other emerging publishers and writers.
Costs
- Air travel expenses for the successful candidates will be covered.
- Accommodation and meals expenses for the successful candidates will be provided for the duration of the workshop.
- Out of Pocket allowance will NOT be provided.
Eligibility — Who can apply?
The successful candidates MUST have an on-going project in the form of a manuscript which they are developing for publication; and are committed, enthusiastic, and looking to further their skills and experience in the book industry.
The following can apply:
- Early career and emerging publishers.
- Self-publishing creative writers.
- Individuals working in the publishing industry.
Application process
Eligible applicants are asked to send one file containing the following information:
- A completed Application Form.
- Cover Letter (no more than one page – 600 words)
- Sample of Work-in-Progress (no more than one page —600 words)
Applications should be submitted by Monday, 30 July at 5 pm GMT to:
info@africanwriterstrust.org and cathyatawt@gmail.com
Please include in Subject Line: African Writers Trust Publishing Fellowship Programme Application
Please contact us if you are interested in applying for an Application Form and Cover Letter at the above email addresses.
Only successful applicants will be contacted on Monday, 20th August 2018.
28 thoughts on “African Writers Trust Publishing Fellowship Programme: Call for Applications”
Interesting.
Thank you
Thank you, Wakini Kuria
Can young student writers qualify?If so guide on their script expectations too.
Dear Austin Ngugi, please check out the eligibility guidelines and see if you qualify to apply.
I would like to apply for this fellowship program and am very intrested in this course I own a publishing house and it’s new in setting am based in Kigali Rwanda and my company is called Trends education publishers limited.
Best regards
Andrew Nsigaye.
Hi Andrew Nsigaye, please refer to the eligibility guidelines
Thank you and this is a good pogrom for the African writers to promote African develop themselves. We are looking forward to see the talented African writers on the international literature map
Thank you,Elfatih Atem for your appreciation
Great opportunity, wish it was extended to include other African countries. Good luck to the applicants from the eligible countries.
We plan to extend the programme to other African countries in the near future, please keep checking our website, or you can also get in touch at info@africanwriterstrust.org for news.
This is commendable.
It shocks me that the fellowship is somewhat restricted to East African countries. Why is it that no West African country is granted such opportunities?
Dear Gbawu F. Woiwor,
Thank you for your observation. We plan to extend this opportunity to other regions of Africa in the near future- we’re only starting with the eastern Africa region. Please keep checking our website, or contact us for future plans regarding this programme.
Hello, this is an excellent opportunity! Where can I download the application form please?
Dear Wairimu Mwangi
Please inbox us at info@africanwriterstrust.org and cathyatawt@gmail.com and we’ll send you the requested documents.
Thank you.
Thanks. Just did so.
I would like to apply. Please let me know where I can download the application form. Thank you.
Hello Zawadi Birya,
Please inbox us at info@africanwriterstrust.org and cathyatawt@gmail.com
and we’ll send you the requested documents.
Thank you
Dear Zawadi Birya,
Please inbox us at info@africanwriterstrust.org and cathyatawt@gmail.com and we will send you the requested documents.
Thanks.
Where are the applications forms?
Dear Dan, please inbox us at info@africanwriterstrust.org and cathyatawt@gmail.com and we will send you all the necessary information on how to apply. Please note that the deadline for submission of applications is Monday, 30th July.
I see something good here.
Thank you, James Mwamba.
Hi I am writer from south sudan i use to write by Arabic is it possible to participate ?
Best wish for all
Dear Charles, please inbox us at info@africanwriterstrust.org and cathyatawt@gmail.com and we will send you all the necessary information on how to apply. Please note that the deadline for the submission of applications is fast approaching- Monday, 30th July!
I am really excited to see this Call for Applications. I have been looking for this!
Thanks for this great opportunity. I look forward to applying for this!