Bisdak Pride Queer Writing Competition (Philippines)

05 February 2013
Bisdak Pride Queer Writing Competition (Philippines)
Deadline: 28 February 2013

THE Bisdak Pride Inc., a group dedicated for the advancement and protection of persons of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity, announced the opening of its 2013 writer's competition.

As part of the group's Queer Culture program, 20 creative writers will be chosen to be included in a collection of queer stories.

The competition is open to all Cebuano speaking individuals, regardless of gender, sex, age and economic standing in life. Stories include, but not limited to health, gender and sexuality issues, family and relationships, love and hate, religion and human rights.

The Bisdak Pride accepts entries until February 28. Mailed submissions must be postmarked February 28 to be eligible for screening.

Applicants may submit eight poems, a short story or a one-act play in English or Cebuano.

Chosen entries will be showcased during the group's eighth anniversary celebration this year.

Entries must be typed double spaced in Arial font size 12 with 1" margin on all sides, and must be submitted to the following address: Queer Writers Competition, Bisdak Pride Inc., c/o Good Shepherd Welcome House, #29 Mabini Street, Cebu City or through e-mail.

Source: Cebu Daily News

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: bisdakpride@yahoo.com

Website: https://www.facebook.com/bisdakprideinc
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