The Judging Process for the 2016 Writivism Short Story Prize

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

2016 Writivism Short Story Prize Long list

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

University of Sussex to support High School students to attend the Writivism Festival

Two High school students who won the #WriteWithSussex competition will attend the 4th Writivism Festival, scheduled for August 22 – 28, 2016 in Kampala, Uganda, with the support of the University of Sussex. This is part of a cooperation arrangement between the Centre for African Cultural Excellence and the Sussex Africa Centre, the English department … More University of Sussex to support High School students to attend the Writivism Festival