Based on the limited number of nonfiction manuscripts submitted to its recent manuscript call, Saraba Magazine announces its Saraba Magazine nonfiction manuscripts call
Saraba Magazine nonfiction manuscripts call requests proposals for nonfiction manuscripts such as memoirs, biographies, and reportage which would be completed by August 2016. Four writers will be commissioned for the nonfiction project. Writers should aim to work on manuscripts of 10,000 to 25,000 words.
Each writer will be awarded ₦200,000 advance against royalties: ₦100,000 for pre-completion and ₦100,000 upon commission. Established writers such as Noo Saro-Wiwa and Maxim Uzoatu will offer each writer feedback on their manuscript upon conclusion. Then, their manuscript will be edited and published.
Saraba Magazine is keen on quality writing, regardless of what format it is presented, that is reflective of contemporary Nigeria. The fiction category long list will be announced on Feb. 29. Fiction shortlist will be announced April 30 and commissioned nonfiction writers will be announced May 31.
Saraba Magazine nonfiction manuscripts call guidelines:
- Send a one-page cover letter containing a one-paragraph biographical statement and brief (2-4 sentences) description of the project. Please include any previous publications in the biographical statement. The cover letter should be single-spaced.
- Include a maximum two-page overview of the project, including a description of what research needs to be undertaken, if any.
- A minimum of 10 pages (2,500 words) writing sample of a recent nonfiction work (published or unpublished). All required materials should be included as the initial pages of your manuscript file (sent as a .docx or .pdf file)
- Include your name and contact information only in the Submittable page and not anywhere in your proposal.
- All proposals will be judged blind by Saraba’s nonfiction editors, and confirmed by the mentors. There will be no longlist or shortlist; commissioned writers will be announced by the end of May 2016.
- Submit your proposal for the nonfiction project through Submittable.
- Previous guidelines apply.
For more information, contact the prize administrator, Olaoluwa Akinoluwa, at o.akinoluwa@sarabamag.com.