Newmag, in collaboration with the "Tovmasyan" Foundation, is pleased to announce a literary contest for authors from Artsakh.
Newmag Publishing House and the "Tovmasyan" Foundation have jointly unveiled a literary competition for authors from Artsakh. The contest underscores the importance of safeguarding historical heritage through literature, serving as a potent tool for prese
The objective of this initiative is to offer a platform for writers from Artsakh, utilizing literature as a means to safeguard culture and transmit the Armenian heritage of Artsakh to future generations.
The prize will be conferred upon works of fiction or non-fiction. Participation in the competition is open to all Armenian writers from Artsakh who were displaced from the Republic of Artsakh between the 44-day war in 2020 and September 2023, with no age restrictions.
Required papers
Autobiography
A fragment of a literary work /15-30 pages/.
Terms
The same author can apply for only one work,
The work must not have been previously published.
It should be in Armenian, 12 font size, line spacing: 1.15.
Upon winning, the finalized submission to the publisher must consist of a minimum of 80 pages.
The application package should be emailed to [email protected] and include contact details. In the "subject" line, please specify: "For the Literary Contest."
Deadline for applications: April 30, 2024.
Evaluation Criteria
Thick structure,
Polished language and style,
Original text.
Members of the Selection Committee
Gnel Nalbandian - editor-in-chief of Newmag
Inna Hovhannisyan, director of the "Tovmasyan" Foundation
Violet Grigoryan - writer, public speaker
Samvel Gasparyan - translator, editor
Norek Gasparyan - President of Artsakh Writers' Union
The winning author will be announced during the Newmag Summer Fest in June 2024. As a reward, Newmag will publish the book of the winning author and cover all associated publishing expenses.
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