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2008/09 European Union Literary Award Call for Entries - Deadline 16/02/09

Final calls for Entries to the 2008/09 European Union Literacy Award

Have your first novel published and win R25,000

To enter:
  • Submit a first, unpublished work of fiction in English.
  • The award is open to all South African writers residing in South Africa.
The award consists of:
  • R25,000 prize money
  • Publication of the manuscript by Jacana Media
  • Inclusion of the published novel on the Exclusive Books Homebru List

The closing date for all entries is 16 February 2009.

For the full entry details go to www.jacana.co.za. Queries to Emily Amos at 011 628 3212 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

PEN / STUDZINSKI Literary Award

  • SA PEN is sad to announce that our PEN "New Writing" series ended with the publication of African Pens 2011 by Jacana Media in May 2011. We are looking at alternative ways of encouraging young writers in the 15 countries of the Southern African Development Community. Watch this space.
  • The winners of the 2011 PEN/Studzinski Literary Award were announced at the launch of African Pens 2011, published by Jacana Media, at an event held at The Book Lounge, Cape Town, last night, 19th May.

    SA PEN Interviews the 2011 PEN/Studzinski Literary Award Winners...read more

    Prize Winners 2011 – as selected by JM Coetzee

    1st - £5 000 The Story by James Whyle
    2nd - £3 000 Heatwave by Beth Hunt
    3rd - £2 000 The Ticket by William Oosthuizen

    JM Coetzee also stated: ‘The following five stories deserve honourable mention’

    Quiver by Rosemund J Handler
    The Sunday Paper by Rosamund Kendal
    Parking the Guilt by Kyne Nislev Bernstorff
    Claremont Park by Bobby Jordan
    July by Joline Young

    Congratulations to the winners and to all finalists featured in African Pens 2011! This anthology, featuring the 21 shortlisted entries, can now be purchased at The Book Lounge, Exclusive Books stores and other good bookshops.

    Details of the next PEN/Studzinski Literary Award will be announced in 2012. Please note that SA PEN is not accepting submissions in 2011.

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