You probably know someone who has
written a poem and kept it locked up for ages; a secret like a belch, (for them
and them alone). Maybe you are that person who’s written a poem, about a moment
that was too terrifying or magical, not to be locked in the confines of pen and
paper.
The BN Poetry Award began for that
reason; to tell you that some secrets are okay to share. We began this journey
of splendor, sin and secrets so that unrecognised poets, especially, would have
their space to shine. Since 2009, about 5,200 poets have passed through the BN
Poetry corridors, through both the annual poetry contests and annual
publications.
Turning this service up a notch, we
want to not only spread the word of African poetry through annual contests, but
also to read, reread, proof read, edit and give advice on poetry and haikus,
from Africans. With every contest, we often receive such requests. Before we
announce our 2019 annual haiku award, kindly indulge:-
BABISHAI NIWE POETRY FOUNDATION
POETRY EDITING SERVICES
After receiving our umpteenth request
to read, edit and assess poetry and haiku from both emerging and established
poets, we have decided to create an official space for this highly sought after
service. We have decided to fill a much needed gap.
SUBMIT YOUR AFRICAN POETRY FOR
EDITING
The Babishai Niwe Poetry Foundation
is officially opening up a professional editing space for African poetry. To
all emerging and established poets of African descent, kindly submit your work.
We have subsidized the rates for African poets.
Details:
1. All submissions must be submitted as
a Microsoft word attachment, using Times New Roman, Arial or Calibri, font size
12, single-spacing.
2. Kindly use a header at the top right
corner and include your name, draft
title of your submission (not compulsory), city and country of residence, city
and country of origin (if different from above).
3. This is a professional service, and
depending on the amount of work submitted, there will be a fee.
The Subsidized Poetry Editing Rates
are as Below:-
10-20 Poems -
$200
21-50 poems- $500
4. If you’re interested in the Babishai
Niwe Poetry Foundation going further to publish your work, that can be followed
by a formal discussion on preferences, design, time-lines, quantity, and other
essential criteria.
5. You own the copyright.
Thanks for being such a support
towards African poetry.
Towards the end of the year, we shall
be calling for submissions for our 2019 African haiku contest.
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