Linesfromafrica Short Story Competition Rules

LinesfromAfrica Short Story Competition Rules

Rules and Guidelines:

1. Eligibility:
   • The LinesfromAfrica Short Story competition is open to writers of African descent, regardless of their current place of residence.
   • Participants must be at least 18 years old.
2. Theme/Genre:
   • There is an open theme, allowing participants to explore any subject or genre.
   • Stories should reflect the diverse African experience, culture, or perspectives.
3. Word Count:
   • The maximum word count for submissions for the LinesfromAfrica short Story competition is 2500 words. Entries exceeding this limit will be disqualified.
4. Submission Format:
   • All entries must be typed and formatted in a legible font (e.g., Times New Roman, Arial) with a font size of 12 points.
   • Entries should be double-spaced, and each page must be numbered.
5. Language:
   • Submissions must be written in English.
6. Originality:
   • Entries must be original works and should not have been previously published, including online platforms, blogs, or print publications.
   • Plagiarized entries will be automatically disqualified.
7. Deadline:
   • The deadline for submission is September 31st 2023.
   • Late entries will not be accepted.
8. Entry Fee:
   • There is an entry fee of $49 for the LinesfromAfrica Short Story Competition. It is free to enter.
9. Judging Criteria:
   • Stories will be evaluated based on creativity, originality, writing style, character development, plot structure, and adherence to the theme.
   • The decision of the judging panel is final and cannot be contested.
10. Prizes:
    • The top three stories will receive cash prizes as follows:
      • First Place: $5000
      • Second Place: $2500
      • Third Place: $1000
      • 15 additional exceptional writers go home with $100 each
    • In addition, the winning stories will be featured on the LinesfromAfrica website and promoted through their social media channels.
11. Rights and Permissions:
    • By entering the competition, participants grant LinesfromAfrica.org the right to publish the winning stories on their website and social media platforms.
    • The copyright of the stories remains with the respective authors, who retain the right to publish their work elsewhere after the competition.
12. Contact Information:
    • For any inquiries or submission-related questions, please contact LinesfromAfrica via email at [email protected]
    • Visit the official LinesfromAfrica website for more details and to submit your entry.

Title: Linesfromafrica Festival of Poetry Competition

Rules and Guidelines:

1. Eligibility:
   • The competition is open to poets of all ages and nationalities.
   • Both amateur and professional poets are welcome to participate.
2. Theme:
   • There is an open theme, allowing participants to explore any subject, emotion, or concept through their poetry.
3. Poem Length:
   • Each participant can submit up to three original poems.
   • The maximum length for each poem is 40 lines, including stanza breaks.
4. Language:
   • Submissions must be written in English.
5. Originality:
   • Poems must be original works and should not have been previously published in any form, including online platforms, blogs, or print publications.
   • Plagiarized poems will be automatically disqualified.
6. Submission Format:
   • All entries must be typed and formatted in a legible font (e.g., Times New Roman, Arial) with a font size of 12 points.
   • Poems should be single-spaced, and each poem must start on a new page.
   • The title of each poem should be clearly indicated.
7. Deadline:
   • The deadline for submission is [date] at [time] (specify the time zone).
   • Late entries will not be accepted.
8. Entry Fee:
   • There is a nominal entry fee of $14 per poem.
   • Payment should be made through payment method from the front page
   • The entry fee helps support the competition and the prize fund.
9. Judging Criteria:
   • Poems will be evaluated based on their originality, creativity, imagery, language use, emotional impact, and adherence to poetic form (if applicable).
   • The decision of the judging panel is final and cannot be contested.
10. Prizes:
    • The top three poems will receive cash prizes as follows:
      • First Place: $2000
      • Second Place: $1000
      • Third Place: $200
    • In addition, the winning poems will be published on the LinesfromAfrica website and featured in an anthology of selected poems.
11. Rights and Permissions:
    • By entering the competition, participants grant VerseMaster the right to publish the winning poems on their website and in the competition anthology.
    • The copyright of the poems remains with the respective authors, who retain the right to publish their work elsewhere after the competition.
12. Contact Information:
    • For any inquiries or submission-related questions, please contact Linesromafrica via email [email protected].
    • Visit the official linesfromAfrica website for more details and to submit your poems.