Third Macau Novella Writing Competition
The Third Macau Novella Writing Competition, jointly organized by the Macau Foundation, Macau Pen Club, and Macao Daily News Publishing House, is now open for submissions. This triennial literary event aims to foster local literary development in Macau, nurture outstanding literary talents, discover more stories with Macau themes, and provide quality texts for local film and television productions.
Submission Details
- Submission Period: From January 23, 2014 to March 31, 2014
- Result Announcement: September 2014
Prizes
- Six Excellence Awards: MOP 50,000 each, plus publication of the winning work as a standalone book by Macao Daily News Publishing House.
- Two Encouragement Awards: MOP 30,000 each.
Submission Rules
- Participants must hold a valid Macau Resident Identity Card.
- Each participant is limited to one submission.
- The submitted work must be themed around Macau stories.
- The work must not have been previously published or adapted for performance.
How to Apply
- Download the competition regulations and application form from the organizer's website: http://www.fmac.org.mo
- Obtain physical copies from the offices of the Macau Foundation, Macao Daily News, Macau Pen Club, Macau Cultural Plaza, or Star Light Bookstore.
Contact Information
For inquiries, please contact:
- Ms. Lau Sze Weng (Macau Foundation)
- Ms. Fong Mei Han (Macau Pen Club)
- Phone: 853-87978512 / 28720150
- Email: [email protected]
