By Ellen Banda- Aaku (on behalf of the Judging panel 2014 Writivism Short Story prize). It was a pleasure to read all the stories on the long list. The themes of the stories were varied however many reflected in different ways the realities of life in our societies. Spousal abuse; the apathy of civil servants; … More Announcement of the 2014 Writivism Short Story Prize Shortlist
The longlist for the 2014 Writivism Short Story Prize has been announced today (Thursday 15 May 2014). The longlist was selected from over 200 entries from 17 African countries by team of five judges chaired by Ellen Banda-Aaku. The other judges are Zukiswa Wanner, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, Emmanuel Sigauke and Glaydah Namukasa. The 2014 longlist comprises: Day After Tomorrow … More Announcing the 2014 Writivism Short Story Prize Longlist
The Writivism Poetry Love Featured Poem of the month of February 2014 is “I Had a Dream Last Night”, by Phakamani Khumalo and the Featured Reader Response is by Taremwa Suzie Kels. Congratulations to Taremwa from us at CACE. “I have never seen a poem this good”, Taremwa wrote. Renee Edwidge Dro added “Wow! Deep … More The February 2014 Poetry Love Featured Poem and Response
The Writivism 2014 workshops will be held on the 8th of February 2014, simultaneously in five different African cities. The one-day workshops are planned for Abuja, Harare, Kampala, Nairobi and Cape Town. Applicants will attend workshops in the cities closest to their residence. The Abuja workshop will be facilitated by Ukamaka Olisakwe, Kampala; Beatrice Lamwaka, Cape Town; Rachel … More Writivism 2014 Creative Writing Workshops
The Writivism Prizes 