My Mind Words Paper [2012-04-01] 

  • Blessed Easter Sunday!We were able to raise a little over $200 from our first wave of call for donations (90% of which came from our Write Jobs blog followers) and we're sincerely thankful for the support. The donations were used to pay a small honorarium to our blog designer and volunteers who helped us set up our search and aler…

  • Deadline: 10 April 2012Requirements:University degree in journalism with strong knowledge in economics and businessOr university degree in journalism with a strong background in financial journalismOr advanced diploma in journalism with strong background in business and economic reportingAn experience of 5 yrs or more in similar p…

  • Deadline: 15 May 2012We invite submissions for a Special Issue of Bookbird in conjunction with the Commonwealth Education Trust (CET). The CET has promoted education, literacy and literature throughout the member states of the Commonwealth of Nations for 125 years. Their work has much in common with IBBY. Papers are invited on the…

  • Deadline: 30 June 2012Everyday, in each part of the world, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people (LGBTI) suffer from severe episodes of violence and discrimination, which are clearly against their human rights. One of the last examples is represented by the case, reported by international press and media in the p…

  • Deadline: 20 April 2012New Media is looking for an exceptional digital editor who is passionate about content marketing, digital platforms and Mobile. Your challenge: to help create the most compelling digital platform for an iconic brand – Vodacom. You understand how content influences behaviour, creates communities and makes a d…

  • Deadline: 30 April 2012The Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence honors the legacy of one of America’s finest literary treasures and recognizes the work of a deserving fiction writer. The winner will receive a $10,000 award and present a reading from the work at the award ceremony in January 2013. Travel, accommodations, …

  • Deadline: 30 September 2012Organization: The Third Bureau, State Council Information Office of the People’s Republic of China, Shanghai Library, Shanghai International Culture AssociationCo-organization: Changning District LibraryContact: Ms. JIN Jing (jjin@libnet.sh.cn)Postal address: Room 1310, Shanghai Library, 1555 Huai Hai (M…

  • Deadline: 9 April 2012The Million Writers Award for the year's best online short story is now open for nominations. For background information on the award, please see Jason's introduction to the award and the award rules. The award is for any fictional short story of at least a 1,000 words first published in an online publication…

  • Deadline: 5 May 2012This position is located in the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and the successful candidate will report to the Head, English Translation and Editing Unit (ETEU) of the Publications and Conference Management Section (PCMS), Division of Administration (DoA).RESPONSIBILITIESWithin delegated authorit…

  • Deadline: 7 May 2012Job involves taking responsibility for all aspects of content development and issue design. The editor will develop story ideas, assign and write articles when necessary, manage freelancers and interns, partner with the art team to conceive of and plan visuals, and produce the magazine.This is a demanding posit…

  • Deadline: 18 April 2012Do you have solid news judgment and competitive spirit and a desire to be the best and the first? Are you able to write both hard and soft news on tight deadlines? Do you enjoy the adrenaline rush that comes with breaking a story, then, this is the career to pursue. It will entail collecting and analyzing in…

  • Deadline: 15 May 2012Increasing interest in the conceptualization of “Transnational Literatures” calls for a re-appraisal of the role of gender in contesting official discourses of nation and power. As early as 1938, Virginia Woolf claimed that, “in fact, as a woman I have no country. As a woman I want no country. As a woman my co…

  • Deadline: 15 April 2012An analytical information service based in Nairobi, Kenya seeks to recruit experienced African writers with the competence, dedication and networks to write weekly reports on regional issues ranging from Economics to Politics.You should be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with research and writing experience or…

  • Gumbo for the Soul: Women of Honor IIComing March 2013 Women's History MonthCall for Submissions:We are paying tribute once again to the quiet soldiers who have paved the way fighting along their journey battling cancer (not just breast cancer this time - all cancers affecting women) while recognizing women who have made a differe…

  • The Cape Town Book Fair Opens June 15th

    Date: 15 - 17 June 2012Cape Town International Convention CenterWe promise to bring you books galore and special guests that will delight any book fundi. This three day event will be an extravaganza of literary entertainment for both book lovers and the book world. Be a part of this the literary story that has over the years estab…

  • (Note: please refer to this page for updates on this call's guidelines and deadline.)Deadline: 30 June 2012Calling all South African Muslim Women! It's time to write your story!!!We're putting together a book with a working title of: The Samoosa Express to Marriage and Beyond. The book is aimed at showcasing professional Muslim wo…

  • Deadline: 30 June 2012Sentinel Annual Literature Anthology (SALA) is a yearly publication of new poetry, short fiction and plays by SPM Publications - the publishing division of Sentinel Poetry Movement.SALA 2012: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONSWe are now accepting submissions of previously unpublished poems, short stories and short plays fo…

  • Writers, like all creative professionals, always have room for improvement and development. Even acclaimed or widely published authors may find themselves hitting a creative wall at some point in their career. While writing obviously requires many attributes that go beyond concrete techniques, such as skillful use of intuition and…

  • Deadline: 4 May 2012The International Publishers Association (IPA) is calling for nominations for its annual Freedom to Publish Prize, which honours a person, organisation or institution that has shown courage in upholding freedom of expression and defending the freedom to publish. Nominations are due on 4 May 2012.The winner will…

  • Deadline: 31 May 2012The 2012 International European Intelligence Academy (EIA) Essay Writing CompetitionSubject: “How the Iranian nuclear standoff and Middle-East tensions could be addressed in the context of International Relations?”Awards: The student / young scholar who writes the best essay will receive $500 USD, Certificate …

  • Date: 12 April 2012THE LOUDTHOTZ OPEN POETRY READINGSIndependent Poets Concerns(IPC) believes strongly that “everyone can write poetry..., and we demonstrate this faith by creating opportunities and avenues for published and unpublished poets – closet poets, hobbyists, career poets, poetry performers, and peaceful activists – to e…

  • Penguin Books South Africa is looking for book reviewers! They'd love to publish your reviews on their blog Classy Bird. This is how you can do it:1. Read a recently published Penguin book2. Write a review of not more than 500 words and send it to us at: readmore@za.penguingroup.com3. If they choose to publish your review they'll …

  • Deadline: 14 April 20122012 IRE ConferenceJune 14-17 • BostonIRE makes available certain fellowships and scholarships to allow professional journalists or students the opportunity to attend training events they would not otherwise be able to attend. Fellowships typically include a one-year IRE membership, conference or seminar reg…

  • We are looking for reliable individuals to perform Linguistic Review of e-Learning courses in your native languages. If you are from one of the following countries; or if you know the language and have advanced computer knowledge please contact me via email - resources@jtiglobal.com.- European languages: Dutch, French, Italian- Ea…

  • Deadline: 9 April 2012Ten fully-funded fellowships to participate in the 14th annual Annenberg-Oxford Media Policy Summer Institute are available for qualified applicants from the developing world.Sponsored by Internews’ Global Human Rights Program, the Internews Media Policy Fellowships include tuition, housing, travel and per di…

  • Free Entry: PAWA Salon/ Masterclass with News Director Mohammed Adow (Kenya)

    Date: 5 April 2012PAWA254 is Nairobi's unique new social enterprise and collaborative space for creatives and youth to achieve work of social impact. The hub houses, fosters, and catalyzes creative and community-driven projects for social change across Kenya. It is the first of its kind in Africa.The PAWA254 Masterclass on April 5…

  • International BiPolar Foundation Student Essay Contest (worldwide)

    Deadline: 1 May 2012The International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF) has as part of its mission to erase stigma associated with mental illness through public education. To that end, we have launched a global essay contest open to all high school students Internationally.“Our hope”, says Walker, President and founder of IBPF, “is that s…

  • Deadline: 1 May 2012Oakseed Ministries International is proud to announce their seventh annual international essay contest for youth on the topic: Compassion and the Illiterate Child. Students are invited to explore the issues facing child illiteracy and to offer innovative ideas to help these children.2012 Contest Topic is "Compa…

  • Deadline: 13 April 2012In continuing the launch of the Naija Stories anthology, we’re running a small writing contest where the winners will win free paperback copies of the book. What do you have to do? Choose a section or a title of one of the stories (there are 4 sections and 30 titles) and write a story of your own in the comm…

  • Teachers of Color is a diversity recruitment resource center for prospective teachers, school employers, educational institutions and professional organizations. Our mission is to connect multicultural teachers with those committed to diversity recruitment.UTRS Group, an online teacher recruiting and applicant management system is…

  • Business News doesn't have to be boring. For this new channel targeting African-American women, we need writers who can think creatively about business and career news.We need:1) Profiles, interviews and feature stories that focus on African-American female entrepreneurs Pay: $602) Feature stories on business trends and topics tha…

  • Deadline: 17 April 2012Ten lucky bloggers will win a five-day, all-expenses paid trip to Queensland, Australia including return economy-class air tickets, accommodation, excursions to some of Queensland’s bucket-list attractions like the Great Barrier Reef, meals, and two close-encounter workshops with me. The event will run from …

  • Deadline: 15 April 2012A Call for Playwrights of ColorAdemide Theatre Ensemble strives to strengthen the African-American theatre experience through a cultivation of talented and resourceful artists of color joined in the creation of diverse, provocative works that highlight the quality of black theater. We are currently seeking N…

  • Dates: 14/ 15 April (Johannesburg), 21/ 22 April (Cape Town)The Write Journey: a workshop for storytellersDo you have an idea that you know is better than most films you watch? Do you want to take your idea to the extreme and turn potential into profit? Learn the fundamentals of building and telling a compelling story, and how to …

  • Deadline: 31 July 2012The International referred journal Contemporary Islam: Dynamics of Muslim Life welcomes and encourages the submission of articles which reflect on ageing, perceptions of it and the impact that it has on Muslim communities both in Muslim majority countries as well as Muslims living in the west.QUESTIONS AND TO…

  • Moot Magazine is on a deadline. We need articles on RACE by the end of this week! We changed the theme of our upcoming April issue to coincide with the Trayvon Martin case.Article on Trayvon Martin case, interracial dating, race in America, race in the south, race in general, bigotry, reverse discrimination, profiling, etc.If you …

  • Deadline: 2 April 2012A special academic meeting presenting a flag-ship cultural practice and celebration for University scholars, researchers and lovers of culture interested in studying and experiencing unique rural/small urban communal festivals as a part of the global conversation on cultural renaissanceOrganised by the League…

  • Africa4U' is all about whats happening in Reading and the UK from an African view point, this also entails events taking place, success stories, people making a difference and projects available aimed at encouraging social integration and community awareness.If you are of African descent living in Berkshire and have a story, Tony …

  • Deadline: 5 May 2012WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?The competition is open to anyone in the known universe with an interest in science fiction, fantasy, or horror. Participants must be at least 13 years old to enter. If you are under 18 years of age, you must have your parent’s permission to participate.WHEN CAN I SUBMIT MY WORK?The competit…

  1. Job Opening: Entertainment Editor for Drum Magazine (Media 24, South Africa)
  2. Job Opening: News Editor for Mail & Guardian Online (South Africa)
  3. Editor Wanted for OK! Magazine Nigeria
  4. Job Opening: Network/ News Editor for Internews (Sudan)
  5. Editor Wanted at Biztrends.co.za