My Mind Words Paper [2012-03-04] 

  • Deadline: 30 April 2012The Nigerian Studies Association Book Prize Committee is soliciting books for the 2012 NSA Book Award. The deadline for the submission of entries is April 30, 2012. NSA members are encouraged to submit their publications for consideration for the award. While the winner will receive a certificate and a citat…

  • Deadline: 21 March 2012Do you consider yourself a great writer? Here is a golden opportunity for you to express yourself. Spur magazine is glad to announce the commencement of an Essay Competition. This will be the first of the series of My Spur Essay Competitions. This series is geared towards discussing issues that affect the Ni…

  • Deadline: 20 March 2012There are many blogs, and many bloggers out, there talking birth. Some are bloggers who blog about birth occasionally, while others talk birth regularly. Regardless of the frequency, they blog about the statistics, the interventions and the cesareans. They talk about the good births, the bad births, breastfe…

  • Deadline: 29 March 2012This year, two spots are reserved for international students to encourage journalists abroad to participate.CALLING STUDENT JOURNALISTS: APPLY NOW FOR THE STUDENT NEWSROOM AT ONA12Students, are you looking for a great opportunity to cover digital media and learn from top leaders in the industry? Apply to be …

  • We are a leading publisher of outdoor magazines in South Africa, and we’re on the hunt for qualified journalists.We’re looking for two people who fit these criteria:Applicants must be young, enthusiastic and hard-working, with a passion for the outdoors. Camping, off-roading and boating experience will definitely count in your fav…

  • Date: 29 March 2012In a statement released yesterday by the National President of the Society Mr. Wole Adedoyin after a brief National Executive Council Meeting. In a bid to fulfill one of our aims and objectives which is stipulated in the Society’s constitution (organizing literary and creative writing workshops and conferences f…

  • Editors: Temple Hauptfleisch and Petrus du PreezAssistant editors: Edwin Hees and Yvette HutchisonPublishers: RoutledgeFrequency: 3 issues per yearPrint ISSN: 1013-7548The South African Theatre Journal, now in its 25th year of publication, is currently seeking contributions from academics, researchers and practitioners for Volume …

  • Deadline: 30 April 2012The International Women’s Media Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2012-13 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship, named for the 1998 IWMF Courage in Journalism Award winner and Boston Globe correspondent who was killed in Iraq in May 2003. Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2012, and the fell…

  • Deadline: 23 March 012JOURNALIST/COPYWRITER (REF. ADV/84/0312)The Communication and Liaison Division is responsible for the effective strategic institutional communication, and to support the fundraising objectives of the HOPE Project. The Division is responsible for media liaison, various printed and electronic publications, coor…

  • Deadline: 17 - 21 March 2012Weaving creation into Christian publishingA Rocha South Africa and MAI invite 35 Christian writers with working manuscripts to this workshop. Writers must live in South Africa and desire to publish fiction, journalism, Bible engagement materials, children’s literature, autobiography, poetry or drama in …

  • Deadline: 1 April 2012African Professional Houston Journal is accepting short stories, poetry, creative non-fiction, excerpts or anything creative.The theme is,:“Africa’s Need: Integrity, Trade or Aid?"Submit any unpublished writings, book reviews, notes, comments, art, and pictures regarding any of the aforementioned or other iss…

  • Looking for people who can compose interesting travel articles about Morrocco. Must have the ability to provide pictures also. Compensation is $.04 per wordCONTACT INFORMATION:For inquiries: gbfcs-2890884833@gigs.craigslist.orgFor submissions: gbfcs-2890884833@gigs.craigslist.org …

  • Coming on the heels of the recent attendance of the Ebedi International Writers Residency Programme, Iseyin, Oyo State, by the well-known Ugandan Writer Doreen Baingana, another young Ugandan Writer Barbara Oketta has been slated to participate in the next edition of the Programme.Oketta is a Teacher and short story writer based i…

  • Our deadline alert tool is now in place. We tried it out last night with Twitter and now, our alerts are automatically cross-posted to our Facebook account and fan page. This will let you know where to submit next and when. We initially sent out alerts for opportunities with due dates falling between March 8th and 15th. Henceforth…

  • Deadline: 29 June 2012These are the official rules for the LittWorld 2012 Writing Contest, “Blogging for Global Impact.”WRITING PROMPTSWrite a short blog article that responds to one of these five writing prompts:If Jesus were to write a letter to the church in your country, what would He say?What is one thing the church in your c…

  • Deadline: 29 June 2012The M Literary Residency Program has been established to disseminate a broader knowledge of contemporary life and writing in India and China today and to foster deeper intellectual, cultural and artistic links across individuals and communities. Applicants are invited to apply for one of two M Literary Reside…

  • NEW writing opportunity! Kimani Press is accepting submissions— check out the guidelines below!Imprint: Kimani PressManuscript Word Length: 80,000–85,000Executive Editor: Glenda HowardEditorial Assistant: Shannon CrissKimani Press is proud to publish a variety of outstanding mainstream fiction titles that predominately feature Afr…

  • Deadline: 20 March 2012The Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. We attract and serve unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.We are seeking to recruit a smart candidate for the position of Research Editor for o…

  • Date: 11 March 2012NO CAMP CHAIRS POETRY PICNIC happens at the Union Buildings in Cap City every 2nd Sunday of the month.What are we all about? Poetry and all things art. NCCPP is about sitting (on the grass or on a blanket), sharing and listening. You can sing, be a mrappa, share your poetry, or play the drums. It’s a safe space!…

  • Deadline: 7 May 2012The Intajour Fellowship Program is a ten-month-long course called "Journalism in the Digital World". The next batch starts on September 2, 2012 and consists of attendance phases as well as e-learning phases. It is a challenging high profile program and please read carefully this description before applying. The…

  • Deadline: 4 August 2012Stafford Library launched its first Short Story Competition on World Book Day. The inaugral competition is being sponsored by the Lewis Partnership, the owners of Stafford’s historic Swan Hotel.Staffordshire Libraries and the Lewis Partnership are celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Charles Dickens’ birth w…

  • City: Midrand/CenturionMyBroadband is looking for a junior journalist with a strong IT background. This position suits a graduate with a love for tech and strong writing skills. Senior journalists will also be considered for the position. Competitive salary negotiable based on experience. Please email your CV to us - do not call.C…

  • Date: 31 March 2012Compelling and effective scenes lie at the heart of successful television drama. This course looks at what makes scenes work – and how you can write them.Allaboutwriting’s Essential Scriptwriting: The Scene is an intensive one-day exploration of scenes as the basic building blocks of television – or indeed, any …

  • Deadline: 1 May 2012SOUL WATER RISING YOUTH POETRY CONTEST$100 CASH PRIZES!FREE INTERNATIONAL CONTEST FOR YOUTH AGES 10 TO 24HOW TO ENTER: Submit one (1) copy of one (1) original, unpublished poem. English must be the primary language used. No profanity, vulgarity, or disrespectful wording. Contestants must be age 10 to 24 on cont…

  • Date: 8 March 2012You are invited to a reading and literary interaction organized by P.E.N. Nigeria in collaboration with the Department of English, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, in commemoration of 2012 international women’s day, scheduled as follows:Theme: Connecting Girls, Inspiring FuturesTime: 10.00 amVenue: Facult…

  • Deadline: 31 March 2012Intersections: Woman, Artist, MuslimRuminations on Being, Creating, and BelievingThis is a call for submissions for a new project, the anthology Artist Intersections: Woman, Artist, Muslim. As you well know art and all its various forms, such as poetry, performance, film, illustration, fashion, are often mis…

  • Deadline: 15 March 2012Female madness is well represented within European and Anglo-American literature, letters, and scholarly endeavors. From Sandra Gilbert and Susan Gubar’s inaugural The Madwoman in the Attic (1979) to Elaine Showalter’s The Female Malady (1987) and more recent forays into madness as a trope of female (dis)emp…

  • Deadline: 10 March 2012The first ever Korea –Nigeria Poetry Fiesta was held to commemorate the 2011 World Poetry Day with theme CULTURE OF FRIENDSHIP, with a cross-cultural anthology titled FROM HERE TO THERE scheduled for release later this year.In view of these, Arojah Concepts, in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Centre o…

  • Deadline: 26 March 20122011 Submission Criteria for Burt Award for African Literature - TanzaniaOBJECTIVES OF THE COMPETITIONTo support and motivate the development of supplementary reading materials for a critical stage of learning-the transition period between mother tongue and English medium instruction.To strengthen the Englis…

  • House of Hunger's 20th Poetry Slam Session (Alliance Francaise, South Africa)

    Deadline: 17 March 2012In partnership with African Synergy, the Alliance Française of Johannesburg (17 Lower Park Drive corner Kerry Road Parkview - opposite Zoo Lake) is proud to invite you to the 20th Jam / Slam / Poetry Session. This poetry session will happen on Saturday the 17th March 2012. Free entrance!Something to say ? Co…

  • Date: 7 - 24 March 2012Community Guru. Dubbed “Voice of the Voiceless” and hailed as one of the most inspirational voices to emerge from Africa in the modern era; unassailable interest in a range of global issues has led to Dumi being positively recognized on numerous platforms including BBC Radio, TV shows and several magazines.D…

  • MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESThe Daily Dispatch is looking for a highly experienced, driven, dynamic and prolific journalist to join our editorial team in East London as chief reporter. The person appointed will be expected to:• Report and write extensively on a wide range of topics• Add depth and analysis to the Dispatch coverage of the …

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    We know that it is not enough that we simply update the blog on a daily basis, so here's your chance to support the work we do and the service we provide -And get something invaluable in return!As a fundraising activity, we have included in our database some 10,000 paying magazines/ journals and trimmed them down to 500 for our HO…

  • Deadline: 23 April 2012DO YOU WANT TO BE A PUBLISHED TRAVEL WRITER?This year we decided to shake things up a bit and instead of choosing just one country for our scholarship…we’ve decided to send you off to three different countries in Southeast Asia! Once on the ground, you’ll have the opportunity to see for yourself life beyond …

  • Date: 6 - 10 March 2012The Italian Cooperation and Native Travel Festival present 5 days of FREE events at National TheaterDaily activities include live performances, outdoor film projections, discussions and debates, poetry sessions with Femrite, and photos exhibitions.TUESDAY 6TH MARCH: KARAMOJA: GENDER, CULTURE AND DEVELOPMENT …

  • SALARY: R12 000 – R14 000ctc (incl med aid, pens, prov)LOCATION: CAPE TOWNGeneral publisher of fine fiction and narrative non-fiction is looking for a book editor who will be equal to the high standards that the company sets in every respect.REQUIREMENTS:The successful candidate must have a minimum of two years of relevant book-ed…

  • Deadline: 30 March 2012IBRAAZ PLATFORM 003 QUESTIONCan artistic practices offer insights into and simultaneously negotiate the demands of cultural institutions, the politics of public space, and the ideal of civil society in the MENA region?In addressing this question, Ibraaz is hoping to elicit responses that engage with a number…

  • Date: 10 March 2012As a response to the request of the writers at the first Harare writers meeting of Saturday 3 December 2011 at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, ZWA is inviting you to its second Harare members meeting to be held at the British Council, 16 Cork Road, Belgravia (opposite the South African Embassy) on Saturday Mar…

  • Woman: An Evening Celebrating Women Music and Poetry (Uganda)

    Date: 7 March 2012Venue: Michael Joseph CentreTime: 7-9.30 pmTickets*: Kshs 500/-This is going to be an evening celebrating women, music & poetry.Performances by: Amare Poeta, Christine Kamau, Dorothy Ghettumba, Elizabeth Njoroge, Essy of Aziza Band, June Gachuhi, Kasiva, Kathy Kiragu, Ma3 Band, Marfy’s Flaw, Ngwatilo, Nicole Malo…

  • Free to Enter: The £2,500 IGGY International Young Persons Short Story Award 2012

    Deadline: 25 July 2012(Note: the full guidelines are now released and posted here)Inspiring, encouraging and acknowledging the creativity of young people is a common goal for London based Litro magazine and the International Gateway for Gifted Youth (IGGY) at the University of Warwick. Litro & IGGY are pleased to announce that the…

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    Our donors who have contributed any amount before March 3, 2012 will receive these three Writes Jobs 500 Reports as our token of appreciation. These materials will point you to the 500 highest-paying magazines, newspapers, journals, and websites for freelance and literary writers.New donors who donate $5 will be sent one report of…

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