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how to enter
The competition is open to all nationals or naturalised citizens
throughout Africa and to those born in those countries.
All entries must be original, unpublished works in English. Plays and poems are not
eligible.
Entrants are not expected to illustrate their stories unless of course they wish to do so.
This will not affect the assessment.
All entrants are requested to read carefully the Rules and Conditions of Entry before
submitting their work with a completed entry form to their nearest Macmillan office.
Entries for all awards will be assessed on originality of the work, the quality of writing
and the work’s appeal to the intended audience.
Entries should be fiction and entered into one of the following categories:
Junior Award
An original story in English for children in the 8 – 12 age range
Length: Up to 10,000 words
Senior Award
An original story in English for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17
Length: 14,000 to 20,000 words
Less experienced writers may be interested in the tips about writing for children.
For further information on the Macmillan Children's Illustrator Award for Africa |
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