EU Literary Award 2008 invites submissions

This award is open to South African writers resident in South Africa.

Award consists of:
• R 25 000
• Manuscript will be published in English by Jacana
• Trip to an international literary festival

What to submit:
• A first, unpublished work of fiction in English (or translations of other South African languages into English providing the work has not been published in other languages)
• The recommended length is between 60 000 and 100 000 words
• One hard copy, A4, typed (1.5 space, 12 point font, margins), securely bound
• One page summary of the novel
• One page biography of the author including e-mail and telephone contact details

CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2007


Send clearly marked as follows:
EU Literary Award
PO Box 2004
Houghton
2041

NO E-MAIL SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

MANUSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE RETURNED

What not to submit:
• An unpublished novel if you are a published novelist. Published novelists may not enter this competition, even under pseudonyms.
• Published authors of short stories; plays or poetry may enter their first novels
• Entrants are strongly advised to ensure that manuscripts are submitted in their final, publishable form. Due to publishing production considerations, no drafts will be considered
• Memoirs
• Short Stories
• History, Geography or other non-fictional books

The decision of the Jury will be final. No correspondence will be entered into.

Queries can be directed to: Karabo Kgoleng: euaward@jacana.co.za This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or phone +27 (11) 628 3212.

Regarding the use of English: Although there are many languages spoken in the countries of the EU, English is the only language that South Africa and the EU have in common. Similarly, it is impossible for all the judges to be fluent in all the South African languages so entries in languages other than English will not be considered

The winning manuscript will be published in May 2008 and will be promoted as part of Exclusive Books Homebru campaign.