VOTING IS ON FOR THE WINNER OF THE ETISALAT PRIZE FOR LITERATURE COMPETITION.

Voting is on for the winner of the Etisalat Prize for Literature competition, entry submissions of which lasted from 5^th June 2013- 30^th August 2013. The Etisalat Prize for Literature is the first ever Pan-African Prize celebrating first time writers of published fiction books. The prize aims to serve as a platform for the discovery of new creative talent out of the continent and invariably promote the burgeoning publishing industry in Africa.

By recognizing and celebrating writers and other members of the literary community across Africa, Etisalat plans to bring some much needed awareness and acclaim to the art of Fiction writing while also applauding and rewarding the efforts of those who have ventured into this genre in recent times.

The Winner of the Etisalat Prize for Literature receives 15,000pounds, a Samsung Galaxy Note and a Montblanc Meisterstunck. In line with their vision of promoting upcoming writer, Etisalat will sponsor a book tour to three African cities. The winning writer will also embark on the Etisalat Fellowship at the University of East Anglia mentored by Professor Giles Foden (author of The Last King of Scotland) which will include significant opportunities to meet other writers, publishers and most importantly work on their second book. Shortlisted writers will win a Samsung Galaxy Note and also go on a book tour to two major African cities.

Voting is done in their website at www.etisalatprize.com

Long list will be announced in December later this year while shortlist will be announced in January 2014 and winner in February 2014.

Vote wisely!