Deadline: June 30, 2024
Applications are open for the Global Black Women’s Non-Fiction Manuscript Prize 2024. As part of its mission as a global Black publishing house connecting Africa and the African diaspora, Cassava Republic Press’s is proud to announce the launch of their inaugural $20,000 Global Black Women’s Non-Fiction Manuscript Prize dedicated to exceptional works by Black women.
The prize represents a first in the world of Black women’s letters, not only by virtue of its global scope, but also its non-fiction focus, and its generous prize value. Their mission is to publish emerging and established Black women writers and thinkers from across the world, focusing on critical ideas across time and space.
Prizes
- The winner of the Global Black Women’s Non-Fiction Manuscript Prize will receive a $20,000 advance and a publishing contract with Cassava Republic Press.
- Two runner-up writers will each receive a $5000 advance and publication by Cassava Republic Press bringing the total prize value up to $30,000.
Eligibility
- Open to Black women writers aged 18 and over;
- Be living anywhere in the world.
Application
They are asking for 5 sample chapters and a pitch letter, which should include a synopsis and a full outline of all chapters. Longlisted authors will then be given a week to submit full manuscripts.
For more information, visit Non-Fiction Manuscript Prize.
