Following the announcement of the 2016 Short Story Prize long list, we ask the authors on the list a few questions. These short interviews aim at finding out more about the writers, and introducing them to the world. We will publish the Q & As in groups on this blog. Check here every other day. We … More Meet the Long-listers Part I
By Thato Rossouw The past couple of weeks have seen me take part in a number of debates where topics around the decolonisation of curriculums in our schools – at primary, secondary and tertiary levels, and the teaching of “genuine” African history in these places were interrogated and thoroughly scrutinised. In those discussions, questions were … More Donald Molosi Brings History Back To Life
We have just announced the 2016 Short Story Prize longlist. It is our longest, at 21 stories and for the first time, we have stories originally written in French, making the list. This year also marked a record for the prize. We received over 500 entries from 20 African countries, in English and French. Below … More The Judging Process for the 2016 Writivism Short Story Prize
After weeks of reading and deliberating, the judges hereby reveal the long-list for the 2016 Writivism Short Story Prize. Laure Gnagbé Blédou, Jene suis pas rentree Idza Luhumyo, Decisive Moments Aito Osemegbe Joseph, The List Merdi Muintshe, Un Certain 36 Novembrre Mathyas Kouadio, La Voie De Son Coeur Megan Ross, Duiweltjie Acan Innocent Immaculate, Sun … More 2016 Writivism Short Story Prize Long list
The Writivism Prizes 