Maskew Miller Longman invites you to submit your unpublished and original youth novel/s. Entries will be judged by prominent literary figures in each of our 11 official languages.

Applications for the Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards writer's workshops are now open!

To help aspirant writers with the submission of their youth novel, Maskew Miller Longman will be hosting writer's workshops across various provinces in South Africa.  Rachelle Greeff, well-known author of various short story anthologies, novels and children's stories will facilitate the workshops and provide guidance and useful tips on how to write interesting and engaging novels for South Africa's youth.  Rachelle regularly conducts writing courses and is also the book editor for Rapport.   To qualify to attend one of these workshops, you simply need to send a brief motivation letter and one-page CV, to Bernice Snyman @ Fax (021) 531 0716 or e-mail: bernice.snyman@mml.co.za.  Remember to indicate which workshop you would like to attend and please include your contact details. Please note: Workshops will be limited to 25 delegates. Dates for the workshops are as follows: Polokwane                 23 February 2010 Johannesburg             24 February 2010    Fully Booked! Durban                       25 February 2010    Fully Booked! Cape Town                 26 February 2010    Fully Booked!

2011 Novel Award Criteria
.	Entries are only invited in NOVELS
.	The writing should appeal to South African youth (13 to 18 years) of today and should be suitable for prescription at school level.
.	The length of the manuscript submitted should be between 25 000 and 45 000 words.An official entry form MUST accompany all entries.
.	Established and new writers may submit original manuscripts in any of the eleven South African official languages.
.	The work submitted should be original, unpublished and untranslated from any published material.
Competition Rules
.	The competition is not open to MML staff members or their immediate families and the judges/ screeners of the competition.
.	The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
.	Manuscript should be typed on one side of unbound A4 page in double spacing with all pages clearly numbered. Email entries will not be accepted
.	Authors are advised to retain a copy of their manuscript.
.	While every care will be taken, the Publishers can accept no responsibility for the loss of manuscripts and submitted copies will not be returned.
.	No restrictions on the number of entries. An official entry form MUST accompany every manuscript.
.	An entry implies acceptance of all the rules and conditions of the award.
.	Closing date: 30 April 2010
Please note: Short-listed finalists will be contacted telephonically by January 2011.
Prizes
Winners:	R10000 will be awarded to each language category winner.
Finalists:	R5000 will be awarded to each language category runner-up.