Quramo Writers’ Prize 2026

About the Open Call

The Quramo Publishing Ltd. invites unpublished African writers to submit their fiction prose manuscripts for the 10th edition of the Quramo Writers’ Prize (QWP). The prize celebrates original African storytelling and aims to help talented writers gain recognition and publishing opportunities. Manuscripts must be full-length novels for adults or young adults, written in English, and must be the original, unpublished work of the entrant. The competition provides feedback, masterclasses, and creative writing workshops to longlisted and shortlisted entrants, while the winner receives a cash prize and a publishing deal.

What is Offered

Winner: Cash prize and publishing deal; Shortlist: Manuscript feedback and publishing consideration; Longlist: Creative writing masterclasses.

Requirements

Open to unpublished Nigerian and African writers (residing anywhere) aged 18 or older. Manuscripts must be original fiction prose of at least 50,000 words in English. Collections of short stories, plays, and poetry are not eligible.

How to Apply

Submit a complete manuscript (at least 50,000 words), one-page synopsis, short biography, and contact details via the official Google Forms link provided in the announcement.