The Islamic Writers Alliance (IWA) is currently sponsoring two writing competitions:
Islamic Fiction Stories Contest
- Contest Theme: The writer may choose the topic/genre/theme as long as the story is Islamic fiction.
- Maximum word count: 2,500 words
- Submissions: October 15, 2011 through November 8, 2011
Essay Writing Contest
(co-sponsored with the Zakat Foundation of America)
- Contest Theme: A Muslim’s Responsibility to Neighbors and Community
- Maximum word count: 1,200 words
- Submissions: October 15, 2011 through November 8, 2011
For each competition, there are three categories in which one can participate:
- IWA Member
- Adult Muslim (general public)
- Young Adult Muslim (ages 13-17)
The first-place winner in each category will receive $50 and a copy of the soon-to-be-published IWA cookbook, Serving Up Faith.
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