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May 15, 2007 - With prize money of $20,000 for each category (poetry and short story), the competition is open to Jamaican women, 16 years and over, who have never had a piece of work published. The initiative is part of WiSPA 2007, an annual writers retreat taking place in Negril from 12th - 26h November 2007.
Sonya Smith, the US Co-ordinator, has no doubt that this event will act as a platform for international recognition of new writers. ‘We envisage this competition will grow over time and be recognized as one of the top prize of its kind – in terms of both prestige and prize money.’
In addition to the prize money sponsored by WILDE, the winners will enjoy coaching/mentoring; UK and US publicity; published excerpts of their work and inclusion in the JustWrite anthology. Full competition details can be obtained from the website www.wilde2000.org.uk or by emailing wispa ( @ ) wilde2000 dot org dot uk dot
Deadline for receipt of all manuscripts and poems is 28th August 2007 and winners will be announced on 24th November 2007.
About WILDE International Network
Founded in 1999 and incorporated in 2003, WILDE International Network is an arts production company, whose services include learning & development, events design & management, audio services and publishing. WiSPA is the annual literary retreat for female authors and poets from the UK and the US who are joined by their Jamaican counter-parts, in an invigorating interaction of diverse feminine creativity.
Contact:
UK: Jazz, Public Relations,
WILDE International Network,
wispa ( @ ) wilde2000 dot org.uk
