Writing Competition

Hey Liberian people, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Sleepless in Monrovia, in collaboration with Seek Shoutout, is putting a total of $225 USD up for grabs!

To win, follow the instructions below:

1. A Liberia, or a group of Liberians, living in Liberia is/are to write and submit a piece to our email [@sleeplessinmonrovia@gmail.com] on the following topic: “Liberian Loving – your experience with any form of love in Liberia or with a Liberian. This could be loving a romantic partner, a family member or a friend.” The deadline to submit the piece is January 30, 2021. We will announce the winner on February 14, 2021.

2. Writing format: an opinion piece, a poem, a short story, and/or any form of creative writing.

3. Guidelines: maximum 800 words per piece, ensure grammatical accuracy, and let your creativity flow!

Prizes:

1. The first-place winner will win $100 USD, get published on SiM’s website, and get posted on our social media platforms.

2. The second place winner will win $75 USD, get published on SiM’s website, and get posted on our social media platforms.

3. The third place winner will win $50 USD, get published on SiM’s website, and get posted on our social media platforms.

IMPORTANT:
All submissions will be published on SiM’s website, provided they meet our publishing standards.

Good luck!