The Miles Morland Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2019 Morland Writing Scholarships for African writers will open for entries on Sunday 30th June. The deadline for submissions is Monday 30th September. For all information on how to apply, please see the page marked ‘Entry Requirements and FAQs’ on our website […]
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When African Writers Trust journey started in 2009, we knew that we wanted to make a difference in the book sector in Africa, particularly in publishing. Over the years, we have focused on implementing holistic, long term programmes aimed at building a viable publishing infrastructure on the continent through training, […]
Participating delegates will be: Writers, poets, bloggers, playwrights, publishing professionals, critics, academics, journalists and books enthusiasts from Africa and its Diaspora. Expect an eclectic mix of exciting activities including: Panel discussions on stimulating and thought-provoking conversations An ‘In Conversation With’ session with Jackie Kay Book launch: Manchester Happened by Jennifer […]
The judges met yesterday to decide on the four new Morland Writing Scholars for 2018 out of a shortlist of twenty. We had slightly in excess of last year’s record entry of 550 submissions. Our 2018 Morland Writing Scholars are: Edwige Renee Dro – Cote d’Ivoire Kola Tubosun – Nigeria […]
I remember being asked by a colleague and friend at a meeting “Have you applied to attend the African Writers Trust (AWT) Editorial and Publishing something…Something?” No. I adamantly responded because I barely knew what she was talking about. She plainly told me that I had to apply for […]
The Miles Morland Foundation is pleased to announce today (June 20th) the 2014 Morland Writing Scholarships for African writers. Entries can now be received by the Foundation. The deadline for submissions is Oct 31st 2014. Please go to the Foundation website here to see the terms of the Scholarships and […]