Singapore Literature Prize 2008

The Singapore Literature Prize (SLP) 2008 is organized by the National Book Development Council of Singapore (NBDCS) with the support of the National Arts Council, the National Library Board and the Arts House. This biennial competition aims to achieve two objectives:

• to promote Singapore literary talent through due recognition to outstanding published works by Singapore authors in any of the four official languages: Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.

• to stimulate public interest and support for creative writing in Singapore.

The SLP is open to writers who are Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents of Singapore and at least 18 years of age. The Competition is held for any published work of fiction, i.e. novels, short stories and poetry published in Singapore or abroad.

Submission for the 2008 Prize begins on 10 March 2008 and closes on 30 May 2008.

For details on Rules & Regulations of SLP 2008 and the Official Entry Form, please see attached pdf or download it at http://www.bookcouncil.sg/slp2008.htm

Rules & Regulations of SLP 2008 are available in Chinese, Malay and Tamil Languages*. To obtain a copy, please email info@bookcouncil.sg or call 6848 8290.

* In case of ambiguity over the translation of the rules and regulations, the English version shall prevail.