At CFWriterz, we never miss an opportunity to encourage writers to stretch themselves. There are a lot of paid writing offers and opportunities out there.

We have compiled a list of places you can submit your stories for awards, prizes, cash and lots more.

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For you, this is another chance to become part of the literary world’s body of art & knowledge, and set you on the path to becoming a better writer.

Here are 11 Free Writing Opportunities for African writers in 2019.

  1. https://www.deborahrogersfoundation.org/
  2. https://www.dystopianstories.com/events/the-alcs-tom-gallon-trust-award/
  3. https://www.inkitt.com/writing-contest
  4. https://www.commonwealthwriters.org/
  5. https://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/
  6. https://www.servicescape.com/short-story-award
  7. https://www.africanpoetryprize.org/
  8. https://nobrow.net/competition/
  9. https://www.beanimaljourney.com/autumn-writing-contest-win-a-tour
  10. https://www.dystopianstories.com/events/the-moth-poetry-prize/
  11. https://www.dystopianstories.com/events/st-martins-minotaur-mystery-writers-of-america-first-crime-novel-competition/

Almost all these competitions are free entries for international participants. Deadlines range from October 31st 2019 to January 3rd 2020.

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