The Empowered Inkwell...

AKAYA's Writing Contest for Young Females in Ghana

Embark on a transformative literary journey...

Illuminating Her Voice, Unleashing Her Pen, and Empowering Girls and Women Through Short Stories and Poems.

Must be Female

2 Categories:

Junior - Aged 13-19

Senior - Aged 20-29

Challenging young writers to explore the intricate tapestry of their unique identity.

Delve into your personal experiences, cultural roots and moments of self-realisation.

FICTION, NON-FICTION or POETRY

Maximum 1000 words

Submit one entry only per person

Upload your work onto the Google Form

Submission must be in English.

It must be original, unpublished work.

Plagiarism will result in disqualification.

Applications Open

1st February 2024