Wasafiri New Writing Prize 2010Renowned worldwide for featuring some of the best and brightest new talent, Wasafiri launched an annual new writing prize as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations in 2009. The prize is now in its second year and the competition is open for entries. The competition is open to anyone worldwide who has not published a complete book. We are looking for creative submissions in one of three categories: Poetry, Fiction or Life Writing. Three winners (one from each category) will receive £300 and their winning entries will be published in an issue of Wasafiri. To enter simply fill in the entry form and return it with your entry and a fee of UK Sterling £5 by the closing date of 30 July 2010 (preferably by cheque or via PayPal). Entrants who are visually impaired or prevented from typing through disability can submit their entry on audio CD. New Writing Prize Please ensure that you have read the terms and conditions before submitting your entry. 2010 Rrofihe Trophy Short Story Contest Closing date 15th October 2010 Established in 1997, this is one of the major annual international competitions for short stories, novellas, single poems, poetry collections, essays and articles. Submit your work for the chance to win cash prizes and publication in a special edition of the magazine each July. Closing date 30th November. For more information, including guidelines and entry fees, visit: For details on the latest writing competitions in the UK and internationally check out Kudos
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Previous prizes Wasafiri New Writing Prize 2009 The winners of Wasafiri's prize for new writing were announced by poet and prize judge, Mimi Khalvati, on the 31st October in front of packed audience at the Purcell Room, South Bank, London. Our congratulations go to: Ola Awonubi for 'The Go Slow Journey' (Fiction) Rowyda Amin for 'Monkey Daughter' (Poetry) Bart Moore-Gilbert for 'Prologue' (Life Writing) The winning entries will be published in the Spring 2010 issue of Wasafiri. Thank you for all who entered and to those who offered their supporting, making Wasairi's first ever writing prize such a success. The Short List: Fiction Kerry Barner with 'For the Love of Mathematics' Henderson Bray with 'Misshapes from Cadbury's' Ian Madden with 'One Shrug in Particular' Maurice O'Conner with 'What Lies Under the Guava Tree' Dawn Promislow with 'Billy' Wendy Ralph with 'Waiting' Neil Randall with 'What Lies at the Foot of the Lighthouse' Anne Youngson with 'Mr Chivers' Mellisa De Villiers with 'Street' Poetry Sally Flint with 'Pieces of Us' Jonathan Morley with 'The Silver Age' Life Writing Hannah Baker with 'Fast Tracks' Nel Boswood with 'Etiquette' Barbara Jenkins with 'Sic Transit Wagon' Sylvestra Le Touzel Teale with 'A Live Show A E Vincent with 'Water'
JudgesSusheila Nasta (Chair) Editor of Wasafiri and Professor of Modern Literature at the Open University
Margaret Busby Writer, editor, critic and broadcaster, former publisher and founder of Allison and Busby
Mimi Khalvati Award-winning poet, Wasafiri Board member and founder of the Poetry School
Blake Morrison Writer, poet and Professor of Creative Writing at Goldsmiths, University of London
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