Pfumo Collective- CITIZEN:A Call Out for Non-Fiction Proposals
The Pfumo Collective invites applications from African writers to its CITIZEN project which seeks to develop non-fiction pieces for an anthology exploring and interrogating ideas of citizenship and nationhood on the African continent. Writers whose proposals are accepted will work with a team of editors and mentors from Pfumo Collective, led by Ellah Wakatama and Billy Kahora, to hone their writing and complete their pieces. This will include attending a workshop in Accra, being offered a contract which will include a stipend for the writing of the piece and agreed travel expenses. The final non-fiction pieces will appear in the CITIZEN anthology published by Pfumo.
Through the CITIZEN project, the Pfumo Collective seeks to explore how creative non-fiction, a genre that applies the subjectivity of fiction to actual events, can interrogate the state of our nations. We are looking for pieces that address these questions:
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What do intellectual and creative leaders want to say about their place in society today?
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What do they anticipate for tomorrow?
To be eligible for this project, writers must be a citizen of an African country and currently residing on the Continent.
Submission Guidelines
1. Writers are requested to submit a proposal for a non-fiction essay. The proposal should not exceed 3000 words
2. Manuscripts should be formatted in Times New Roman, size 12, with 1.5 line spacing
3. A sample of published work, not exceeding 4000 words, along with a short bio and current contact details (name, email, phone number, and place of residence) should be included
4. Please submit a timeline for completion of the non-fiction piece proposed (at this stage you will not need exact dates but just need to give a clear sense of how long it would take you from when you start)
What to submit: Proposal for non-fiction in English. It should propose unpublished, original work
Who can submit: A citizen of an African country and resides on the continent.
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Enquiries about submissions should be directed to the Pfumo Collective. Please always refer to their website for complete details and information.
Please note, this competition is run by the Pfumo Collective, not the Commonwealth Foundation.
