February 2018

GTBank launches contest to help writers secure publishing deals Guaranty Trust Bank plc, Nigeria’s leading bank has launched a competition tagged ‘Dusty Manuscript Contest’ to give budding writers the opportunity to win publishing deals for their finished, but yet-to-be published, manuscripts. According to a statement, the competition organized in partnership with publishing houses Okadabooks and Farafina, to address the challenges indigenous writers face getting their books published. According to the statement, the top three entries in the contest will be rewarded with publishing contracts with Farafina as well cash rewards. The top 10 entries will get their books e-published by Okadabooks, including book cover design, book editing, and publicity. The top 25 book authors will also get a two-day boot camp training on writing,...