About the Prize
The prize is organized by Hill-Top Creative Arts Foundation, Abuja and sponsored by Barr. Diba-Utulu Christopher, a literary enthusiast who feels there are a lot of twisted thoughts in the mind of people. HCAF Abuja recognize his contribution to the society through his introduction of creative writing as a subject/course in Jewel Model Secondary School, and his support of literary events and creative workshops for young minds in Abuja.
What is twisted thinking?
What warped ideas or reasonings lurk in the mind of people, especially the youths? We want to know. We are concerned because who knows what could happen if such ideas are realized. Sojourn the minds of people and tell us their malformed thoughts. We want to read, award and publish them.
Submission Guidelines
Submission is open to Nigerian youths.
All entries (poetry/fiction) must be written in English Language.
Send only previously unpublished works.
Interested writers should send either a poem of no more than 50 lines or a story of not less than 1000 words, and not more than 3000 words.
Entries must be single spaced, formatted with times new Roman, 12 font size.
Entries must be well written and edited. A glossary should be provided for other languages infused into any entry.
Submission opens on the 25th of August, 2024, and closes on the 5th of October, 2024.
Any submission outside the submission timeline will not be considered.
All entries should be e-mailed to: hcafabuja@gmail.com as an attachment on or before the deadline with the subject “2024 BCD/UTULU PRIZE FOR TWISTED THINKING.”
The body of email should have the author’s name, name of school (if applicable), age, and contact information. Any means of identification on the entry will lead to automatic disqualification. Multiple entries will also be disqualified.
We frown at AI generated writings or plagiarized works. Please, do not submit any of these for consideration.
Questions or inquiry should be directed to the same email address.
Prizes
Adult Category
Winner ₦100,000
Runners-up ₦50,000
Student Category
1st Prize ₦80,000
2nd Prize ₦50,000
3rd Prize ₦30,000
plus certificate.
Prize Rules
The judges’ decisions are final.
Winners will be announced at a literary event in Abuja, which will be organized by Hill-Top Creative Arts Foundation, Abuja.
Shortlisted writers are encouraged to be present at the literary event in Abuja, where winners will be announced.
