Go On Girl! Book Club, the nation’s largest reading group for women of color, invites aspiring writers to submit original works of fiction for its Unpublished Writer's Award. Entries are evaluated based on appeal, continuity, originality, character development and word usage and grammar.
Scholarship Details
- First-place award of $1,000
- The winner will be notified by April 30th
- The winner will be invited to attend the annual author awards weekend held in June
- Winners who cannot attend the awards weekend must submit a short video acceptance speech to be aired during the author awards ceremony
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or residents of African descent from any area of the Diaspora
- Applicants must reside in the United States
- Applicants must be unpublished, including having no novels, short stories, articles, or essays published in magazines, journals or other print or online media
- Applicants must not be self-published
Application Process
- Write an original, unpublished work of fiction in the form of a short story or novel excerpt. The submission must not exceed 2,000 typed words and must be formatted on double-spaced pages
- Prepare a cover sheet that includes your identifying information
- Include a 250-word biographical profile describing your writing goals and current status as a writer
- Include a photograph with your application materials
- Submit your completed application and original work of fiction according to the competition's submission instructions
- Wait for notification
The Unpublished Writer's Award is an excellent opportunity for unpublished writers of African descent to showcase their creativity and receive financial support for their literary pursuits. Take advantage of this opportunity to share your voice and take an important step toward achieving your writing goals.
