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  • Association of Young Nigerian Writers Free Creative Writing Workshop

    Date: 29 March 2012

    In 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 for the development of our members). The Society is now embarking on organizing a free creative writing workshop for upcoming and aspiring Young Nigerian Writers. The creative writing workshop promises to be an avenue for grooming and enhancing the skills and literary techniques of upcoming and aspiring writers in the country. The proposed creative writing workshop will also allow Young and talented Nigerian writers between the ages of 7 and 35 to get their works published as some notable independent publishers will be on the ground to access and collect unpublished manuscripts for publication after the agreement between the publishers and the writers.

    There are many talented and upcoming writers in the country who are eager to write and waiting to get their works published. Some of them have never written any works due to their inability and lack of technical know-how. An enabling ground should be created for upcoming and aspiring writers to sharpen and hone their literary skills and creativity which is the gap we are filling.

    Expected Guest lecturers at the workshop include: Dr. Remi Adedokun, former H.O.D, Theatre Arts Department, and University of Ibadan who will be talking on – Writing an award winning children drama. Also, Mr. Freeman Okosun, the National President of Biographers’ Collectives will be talking on the Fundamentals of book publishing and marketing while the present Vice-Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Authors, Oyo State Chapter, Mr. Akeem Ajibade will be talking on writing a world acclaimed Children Poetry anthology and short stories.

    Registration is free. Participants will also collect free workshop materials and certificate of participation. Interested participant should text his/her name, age, genre interested in and their location to societyofyoungnigerianwriters@gmail.com or 08072673852. For more information log on to www.societyforyoungwriters.webs.com.

    Venue : Amphi-Theatre, by-main gate, along Ebrohime Road, University of Ibadan.

    Time : 1.00PM

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    For inquiries: societyofyoungnigerianwriters@gmail.com

    Website: www.societyforyoungwriters.webs.com

  • The Write Voice: a Creative Writing Workshop for Storytellers (South Africa)

    Dates: 31 May - 21 June 2011

    Find your voice as a writer and speak your mind.

    Storytellers who want to flex their creative muscle can sharpen their storytelling skills at The Write Voice creative writing workshop that takes place on Tuesday evenings from 5.30pm until 8.30pm on May 31 and June 7, 14, and 21 at The Writing Studio in Greenpoint, Cape Town.

    The Write voice explores the writing process and deconstructs writing fiction, non-fiction and journalism. It is ideal for anyone who needs a jump start and take that step forward in writing creatively; during the workshop scribes will have the opportunity to write a short story and get positive feedback through practical and motivational exercises.

    The workshop rallies storytellers to get into the habit of writing daily and turn inspiration into profit! To transform mundane, meaningless and empty words into profound, provocative and life-changing self expression!

    It explores the storyteller’s inner journey that will enrich thematic purpose and dramatically alter the meaning of storytelling and injects a fresh sensibility into stories that reflect the uniqueness of culture, history and experience.

    The Write Voice inspires storytellers to get in touch with who they are and write stories that will reflect the uniqueness of their culture, history and experience.

    This unique creative injection for storytellers is about writing from the inside-out and sharpens the creative focus, intensifies the creative process, and maximizes writers’ ‘me-time’.

    The trainer is Daniel Dercksen, who has been a film and theatre journalist in South Africa the past 30 years and as a trainer and educator has presented regular workshops in scriptwriting and creative writing during the past 17 years.

    The workshop is also done via correspondence for writers who will be travelling or living outside Cape Town.

    For more information on The Write Voice workshop that takes place on May 31 and June, 7, 14 and 21 from 5.30pm until 8.30pm,send and email to daniel@writingstudio.co.za, visit the website: www.writingstudio.co.za, or call Daniel on 072 474 1079

    Contact Information:

    For inquiries: daniel@writingstudio.co.za, info@writingstudio.co.za or SMS 072 474 1079

    Website: http://www.writingstudio.co.za

  • Open to All Writers: Stanford Creative Writing Program - Wallace Stegner Fellowship (worldwide)

    Deadline: 1 December 2011

    Unique among writing programs, Stanford offers ten two-year fellowships each year, five in fiction and five in poetry. All the fellows in each genre convene weekly in a 3-hour workshop with faculty.

    Fellows are regarded as working artists, intent upon practicing and perfecting their craft. There are no curricular requirements other than workshop attendance and writing. The program offers no degree.

    In awarding fellowships, we consider the quality of the candidate's creative work, potential for growth and ability to contribute to and profit from our writing workshops. The Stanford Creative Writing Program's students are diverse in style and experience, with talent and seriousness the true common denominators.

    To be a Stegner Fellow:

    * we do not require any degrees or tests for admission
    * no school of writing is favored over any other
    * chronological age is not a consideration

    Fellowships include a living stipend of $26,000 per year. In addition, fellows' tuition and health insurance are paid for by the Creative Writing Program. The Stegner Fellowship is a full-time academic commitment, and is not intended to be pursued concurrently with another degree program. Fellows must live close enough to Stanford to be able to attend workshops, readings, and events.

    How to Apply

    We strongly prefer that applicants apply online for the Stegner Fellowship. We will begin accepting applications for Fall 2012 admission on September 1, 2011. Please consult our frequently asked questions page for questions about application content.

    Alternatively, you may still apply for a Stegner Fellowship by mail. To do so, please click here to download and complete our paper application form, then mail it to us together with all required documents between September 1 and December 1, 2011.

    If you have questions about the application process, please read the application form in its entirety and consult our frequently asked questions page. Send further questions to stegnerfellowship@stanford.edu.

    The Stegner Fellowship application deadline for admission in Fall 2012 is December 1, 2011. We will began accepting applications for admission in Fall 2012 on September 1, 2011.

    Contact Information:

    For inquiries: stegnerfellowship@stanford.edu

    For submissions: apply online here

    Website: http://www.stanford.edu

  • Call for Applications: FEMRITE Creative Writing Workshops (Uganda)

    Deadline: 31 August 2011

    British Council Uganda in partnership with Uganda Women Writers Association (FEMRITE) is organising creative arts workshops that will run from 15 - 17 September at the Ugandan Museum.

    These workshops will be facilitated by Judith Adong, Beatrice Lamwaka and Angela Emurwon and Beverley Nambozo who have all recently won accolades for their work.

    The purpose of the workshop is to assist upcoming writers develop effective writing skills. Furthermore, this is also an opportunity to review, evaluate, and improve material that you have produced.

    The genres that will be the focus of these workshops include: Playwriting, short stories, screen writing and poetry

    Who can apply?

    • Upcoming writers, playwrights, poets with no prior experience
    • Anyone above 18

    What’s in it for you?
    • A place at facilitated workshops where you will work with subject experts
    • The opportunity to share your work with peers
    • Interaction with a UK VIP who will make a brief stop to interact with participants

    What do you have to do? (See guidelines for the different genres below)

    Short stories – 12 places available

    • Submit short stories of about 2,000 words; double-spaced.
    • Up to three short stories will be accepted

    Plays – 8 places available
    • Submit a one page synopsis of a play

    Poems – 10 places available
    • Submit three poems

    What next?
    • Submit your work with an accompanying statement of interest and benefit to you (no more than 200 words) as follows:
    • Short stories blamwaka@gmail.com
    • Plays / film scripts - adongjudith@yahoo.co.uk
    • Poetry – blamwaka@gmail.com
    • The mentors will select and announce the final winners by 07 September 2011
    • Should you be selected, you will need to be available to attend the workshops from 15 -17 September 2011

    Contact Information:

    For submissions: blamwaka@gmail.com (short stories, adongjudith@yahoo.co.uk (play/ film scripts), blamwaka@gmail.com (poetry)

    Website: http://www.femriteug.org/

  • The 2012 Palestine Festival of Literature Opens May 5th in Gaza

    Date: 5 - 9 May 2012 (Gaza), 11 May 2012 (Cairo)

    The Festival will take place in Gaza from May 5th to May 9th, with an event in Ramallah on May 5th and a reprise event in Cairo on May 11th.

    It has been a longstanding aim of the festival to travel to Gaza. Since it started in 2008 PalFest has taken the form of a travelling festival – moving to audiences constrained and divided by Israel’s military occupation, establishing creative links between Palestine and the rest of the world and pitting the power of culture against the culture of power.

    PalFest has tried several times in the past to reach Gaza from the Occupied Palestinian Territories but has never been able to because of the restrictions put in place by the Israeli Occupation. Gaza has been under siege and isolated from the rest of the world since 2007.
    This May, PalFest 2012 will bring a group of writers, educators and artists through the Rafah crossing from Egypt to perform free public events, run workshops with students of varying ages and meet civil society leaders in Gaza.

    PalFest has endorsed the 2004 Palestinian call for the academic and cultural boycott of Israel. PalFest 2012 stands against the siege of Gaza; it is committed to re-invigorating cultural ties between Arab countries, ties that have been eroded for too long. The Festival will be bringing writers and artists from across the Arab world and beyond.

    While the Festival’s primary activities will be taking place in Gaza, PalFest works to retain its active presence in the West Bank. British authors Rachel Holmes and Bee Rowlatt will lead extended creative writing workshops in Birzeit with the Palestine Writing Workshop. They will also be joining Maya Abu el-Hayat, Abd al-Rahim al-Sheikh and Imad Sayrafi on stage at the Sakakini Centre on May 5th. A one-day children’s literature festival will be held during the Festival, with plans for a larger children’s event in the summer.

    Beyond the Festival dates PalFest continues its educational programme through its sister organization the Palestine Writing Workshop, whose activities include regular book clubs, creative writing classes and the creation and maintenance of a library.

    PalFest will be launching a new, bi-lingual website this week. Developed with the support of the UK Arts Council, the site will be profiling new literary talent from across Palestine and the diaspora as well as developing an online space for critical feedback between young writers and more established authors.

    The full list of artists attending PalFest 2012 is:

    • GAZA
    • Ghada Abd el-Al
    • Alaa Abd el-Fattah
    • Suad Amiry
    • Selma Dabbagh
    • Najwan Darwish
    • Amr Ezzat
    • Amin Haddad
    • Tariq Hamdan
    • Nathalie Handal
    • Manal Hassan
    • Khaled Khamissi
    • Jamal Mahjoub
    • Sahar el-Mogy
    • Khaled Najar
    • Youssef Rakha
    • Ahdaf Soueif
    • Hyam Yared
    • Nariman Youssef
    • & the bands Eskenderella, Jafra and al Salam.
    • Birzeit & Ramallah
    • Maya Abu el-Hayat
    • Rachel Holmes
    • Abd al-Rahim al-Sheikh
    • Bee Rowlatt
    • Imad Sayrafi

    Further Information

    PalFest is supported by the Arts Council UK, the Abdalla Foundation, the British Council, the Open Society, the Qattan Foundation, Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Publishing, Reach out to Asia and individual donors, Rana Sadik, Samer Younis, Fadi Ghandour, Riad Kamal, Zina Jardaneh, Mostafa Beidas, Suhail Sikhtian and Janwa Dajani.

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    For inquiries: contact@palfest.org

    Website: http://palfest.org

  • Creative Writing Workshop With Ibrahim Al-Koni, Sefi Atta and Chris Marnewick (South Africa)

    Date: 24 March 2012

    A select group of leading writers from South Africa, Africa and abroad will gather for a thought-provoking week of literary dialogue and exchange of ideas at the Time of the Writer International Writers Festival. Presented by the Centre for Creative Arts (University of KwaZulu-Natal) and made possible through principal funding from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund and other valued partners, this 15th edition takes place in Durban between 19th to 24th March.

    During this activity-rich week, audiences can expect to hear the opinions of award-winning writers, from a variety of political and social contexts, on the creative and artistic processes and perspectives which inform their writing. Evening readings, book launches and discussions will take place at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre while wide-reaching day programmes (free) are spread across Durban and surrounding areas as part of the festival’s ongoing effort to promote and nurture a culture of reading, writing and creative expression. This includes school visits, a publishing forum, and a range of seminars and workshops.

    SATURDAY 24 MARCH 2012

    11h00 - 12h30
    Coffee Conversation with Leïla Marouane
    Alliance Française, 22 Sutton Crescent, Morningside.
    Tel: 031 312 9582

    12h00 - 13h30
    Creative Writing Workshop: Ibrahim Al-Koni, Sefi Atta, Chris Marnewick - Mission Control, BAT Centre.
    Tel: 031 332 0451

    14h00 - 15h00
    The Lyrics, Art, Political and Cultural Importance of Bob Marley and Reggae: Kwame Dawes - Mission Control, BAT Centre.
    Tel: 031 332 0451

    ELIZABETH SNEDDON THEATRE: EVENING PROGRAMME

    18h45
    Book Launch – Guitar Road, Self-published - Rick Andrew
    Wellington Tavern Deck

    19h30
    Music by Rick and Gill Andrew

    Inner City Stories
    Cynthia Jele (South Africa)
    Kgebetli Moele (South Africa)
    Facilitator: Zukiswa Wanner

    INTERVAL

    Roots, Reggae and Writing
    Colin Channer (Jamaica)
    Kwame Dawes (Ghana/Jamaica)
    Facilitator: Chris Abani

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    For inquiries:

    For submissions: call 031 332 0451

    Website: http://www.cca.ukzn.ac.za/

  • Sibikwa Art Centre's Poetry Festival at The Bassline (South Africa)

    Deadline: 6 August 2011

    The first salvo in Sibikwa Art Centre’s Seriti sa Basadi (Dignity of Women) Festival 2011 will be fired off in a big poetry happening that’s being staged at one of Newtown’s most popular venues, The Bassline, early in August.

    Young people who think that poetry is the stuff of dusty old books clearly haven’t attended contemporary poetry hang-outs! Celebrate the passion and beauty of the raw, spoken word, pulsing with linguistic rhythm!

    A day-long slam!

    The day-long event will showcase poets – both established and up-and-coming – who will be coming together from various provinces to celebrate womanhood. More experienced poets will be mentoring emerging poets, who will be able to strut their poetic stuff in the Open Mic sessions. It’s going to be wild, contagious forum for like-minded folk of varying ages to exchange ideas and energies.

    The day’s events will be led by an MC, who will work with a DJ to provide a smooth and uninterrupted flow of music, beats and stimulating performance. By offering female poets this public platform to present their poetry in, it’s hoped that even more women will be inspired to enter this exciting realm.

    Sibikwa fans will notice the choice of a Newtown venue; part of the art centre’s commitment to extend its performances to other venues around Gauteng.

    Amongst your festival headliners are:

    Ameera Patel

    An actress, writer and performer, Ameera is also a workshop facilitator, and has done creative writing workshops for schools as well as older first-time writers. She is currently working on her Masters in Creative Writing at Wits, and performing in ‘Hamlet’ and ‘The Trilogy of Faith’.

    Ntsiki “MaMiya” Mazwai aka StreetQueen

    In addition to her spoken word work, this young Soweto-born woman has released a SAMA-nominated debut album ‘Mamiya’, published a book called ‘Wena’, runs a beadwork business, and hosts annual blanket drives in the winter season, and book drives to enrich Sowetan school libraries.

    Linda Gabriel

    Although she honed her craft in Zimbabwe and had settled in Soweto, Linda Gabriel, 25, has now returned to the land of her origin, Malawi. Her poems are written in English, Chewa or Shona. In January 2009, Linda added a musical dimension to her performance by forming a band named Open4mo. She’s also a member of the House of Hunger poetry slam and has performed in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi – and as far north as Denmark, whilst also pursuing a career in documentary photography.

    Natalia Molebatsi

    A prolific writer, performance poet, workshop facilitator and programme director, Ms Molebatsi has performed with acclaimed artists such as Simphiwe Dana, Sibongile Khumalo, Maya Angelou, Gcina Mhlophe, Lebo Mashile, Jimmy Dludlu, Sello Galane, Napo Masheane and Thandiswa Mazwai. The Tembisa-born-and-raised Natalia has performed in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Holland, Italy, Nigeria, Senegal and Arzerbaijan. She’s had two books published; ‘Sardo Dance’, which she wrote, and ‘We are...’, which she compiled and edited in 2008.

    Phillippa Yaa de Villiers

    Phillippa was brought up in Halfway House, near Johannesburg, studied in Grahamstown and Paris, and lived in Los Angeles before returning to settle in Johannesburg. She makes her living by working in theatre, teaching and writing for stage and television. Her insightful and moving poems remind us that our wellbeing depends on how honestly we give voice to our past, present, and possible futures.

    VENUE: The Bassline, Newtown, Johannesburg.

    TIME: 12 midday – 5pm

    TICKETS: R25 [+ R5 to “buy the mic” during Open Mic sessions.]

    For further information, call Linda on 011 422 2132 or e-mail linda@sibikwa.co.za

    Contact Information:

    For inquiries: linda@sibikwa.co.za

    Website: http://www.sibikwa.co.za

  • Wanted: Women of Color Writers' Workshop Assistant (New York)

    Women of Color Writers' Workshop & Community Seeks Assistant - Parkslope, Brooklyn,

    Assistant Position available for the Women of Color Writers' Workshop. This position is open to women who have a deep interest in writing and a concern for marginalized women writers.

    In exchange for this service, the Assistant will be able to attend all WOC workshops and retreats free of charge - a great opportunity to write creatively with small groups of women writers, share feedback, and work toward personal goals or publishing.

    The Workshop is held once a week in six week cycles. Please Visit www.wocwriters.com for more information or Facebook.

    The position requires a commitment of at least 2 hours a week, with time flexibility. The Asssitant will work assist the director and facilitator to promote the workshop, readings, publications; help with recruitment, publicity, the website, Blogs and other activities related to the workshop and the Writer's community.

    QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

    Applicants must have good references, be friendly and reliable have good writing skills and enjoy writing in any personally preferred genre - beginners are welcome

    Applicants should be personable, and interested in the art of writing.be well organized, creative, and detail orientedbe capable of meeting deadlines and following through on task

    All women of color are encouraged to apply.

    Please email to OyaBisi@gmail.com, with the following information:

    • a cover letter
    • a brief writing resume that speaks specifically to your writing experience(s) - Beginners are okay
    • a creative writing sample (no more than 1 page)

    Please NO CALLS. Only serious applicants should apply

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    For inquiries: OyaBisi@gmail.com

    For submissions: OyaBisi@gmail.com

    Website: http://www.wocwriters.com

  • The Write Journey: A Workshop for Storytellers (South Africa)

    Dates: 14/ 15 April (Johannesburg), 21/ 22 April (Cape Town)

    The Write Journey: a workshop for storytellers

    Do 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 effectively dramatise your idea, characters and plot.

    If you're an aspiring storyteller with a vivid imagination whose ideas are larger than life, The Write Journey weekend workshop offers you a unique opportunity to become the best writer you can be: a storyteller that will inspire storymakers and give the world unforgettable stories!

    This motivational and outcome-based workshop explores the writing process, developing characters and mastering the art of structure, as well as examining the world of contemporary filmmaking and films.

    It is a basic workshop that explores the art of storytelling and the craft of writing a universal story that reflects the uniqueness, history and culture of South Africa and Africa.

    The Write Journey is about writers connecting with the process of writing productively in their comfort zones and producing South African stories the world wants to experience.

    At the end of the workshop budding screenwriters will understand the principles of writing for a visual medium and what it takes to be screenwriter in South Africa.

    The inspirational and motivational workshop is ideal for ANYONE with an idea for a story. If there is something or someone you want to write about this is your opportunity to turn thoughts into words.

    Ideas are transformed into concepts that will be reworked into hardcopy, into 120 pages filled with dramatic action, lively characters and description.

    The course turns theory into practise and ideas inside out. It explores the full dramatic or comedic potential of stories and empowers storytellers to write a compelling story that will reflect the uniqueness of their culture, history and experience.

    Cape Town

    • Dates and time: April 21/ 22 from 10am until 6pm
    • Venue: The Writing Studio, Greenpoint, Cape Town

    Johannesburg
    • Dates and time: April 14 and 15 from 10am until 6pm
    • Venue: Sasani Studios, Block B1, 2 Johannesburg Road, Highlands North, Ext 6, Johannesburg (call 011 719 4000 for directions

    Cost: R900 (which includes comprehensive notes and a free follow up assessment session). Discounted rate of R800 for students, scholars and pensioners

    Your trainer: The workshop in Cape Town is presented by Daniel Dercksen, a published playwright, writer, and movie journalist, who has been teaching workshops in screenwriting, creative writing and filmmaking throughout South Africa the past 18 years. Read more about Daniel Dercksen

    How to register: For the full agenda and registration send email to info@writingstudio.co.za

    NOTE: Although the workshop is aimed at screenwriters it is ideal for novelists and playwrights. Writing for a visual medium empowers the writer to fully develop the art of writing visual narrative.

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    For inquiries: info@writingstudio.co.za

    Website: http://www.writingstudio.co.za/

  • Working with Your Life Stories: A Workshop on Writing Memoir (South Africa)

    Dates: 17 - 31 July 2011

    Working with your Life Stories: A workshop on writing memoir facilitated by Dawn Garisch

    Writing is a way of getting to know who you are, what you are feeling and how you relate to people and the planet. Writing memoir focuses this project on the themes or motifs in one’s own life. We each have a life motif that is more or less unconscious. Yet a distinctive and evolving pattern binds our journey from birth to death into a whole coherent piece.

    We tend to live out of the structure of our egos and minds. We all need an identity and clear thinking in order to function effectively. Yet the way we see ourselves and our lives is blinkered, and ignores the symbolic aspects that run through our dreams and bodies. Reason, in our culture, is held in higher regard than the non-rational.

    In writing memoir, even if extraordinary things have happened in our lives, if we stick to a rational, logical approach, the writing is likely to be dead on the page. If we write only out of what we are thinking and what we know, we will never do our best work. In this workshop, we will identify the central symbols and images that underlie and drive our lives and our creative projects. We will find ways to quieten the critic and the ego so that undercurrents can emerge from what James Hillman calls ‘the poetic base of the mind’.

    Imagination is an extraordinary tool. In this workshop we will reclaim imagination as a means to release ourselves into awe and creativity, connectedness and purpose, awareness and pleasure. Through becoming conscious of and engaging with the images that shape our time on earth, we will engender ways to live a fleshed-out, creative and fully-fledged life, as well as finding refreshing ways of putting our personal stories down on the page.
    Beginner writers are welcome.

    Venue: The False Bay Rendevous, Muizenberg
    Fee: R 1100 -00
    Dates: 27th – 31st July
    Times : 9am to 1pm daily

    To bring: * Unlined, ring-bound A4 notebook and pen * A cushion and a blanket or rug.
    * Two objects from the period of your life that you want to write about - one that represents something you loved about it, and one that represents something you disliked about that time.

    To book: dawn.garisch@gmail.com

    Dawn Garisch has had five novels, poetry and adult literacy books published. Her latest novel, Trespass, was shortlisted for the Commonwealth prize in Africa. She has had a short film and short play produced, and has written for newspapers, magazines and for television. She has run workshops on creativity at Dakini, the Mother City Book Fair and The Forge.

    Her next book is a mix of memoir and popular science, and examines the two legs of her working life – writing and doctoring. It explores how science and art perceive the world and the truth, what the body has to do with this, and how the tools required to develop a creative project are also essential for living life creatively.

    Contact Information:

    For inquiries: dawn.garisch@gmail.com

    For submissions: dawn.garisch@gmail.com

  • Word Warrior Creative WORDshop (South Africa)

    Date: starts 7 June 2011

    WORDwarrior writing workshops in South Africa, Cape Town. The classes are aimed to help you explore and express on the page. Developed and facilitated by Vivian Warby, who has been a writer for 25 years and is constantly updating her studies in the field of psychology, facilitation and human behaviour. The next 6-week course course starts at 6pm on June 7 at 6 Spin Street, Cape Town. Please email or phone to book.

    Creative WORDshop

    This wordshop is an adventure into yourself and the world around you, and finding new and magical ways to express it on the page.

    The classes are very small and the course material is geared to help you see your world - and your life - as an extraordinary place - to see it more creatively, with fresh eyes - and then to transfer this new information into the written word.

    It will include playing with, amongst others:

    * poetry,
    * writing for self and writing for a reader,
    * observation skills (all writers should know how to engage with people/environment so as to be able to write about different characters),
    * using the senses to engage with the page,
    * memoir/self writing.

    It will also include exercises in the class that will, amongst others, unlock hidden aspects within ourselves and allow us to access that creatively by writing. It will also include “seeing and writing” outside the class environment in which you will engage with your environment and people with “new” eyes.

    These are just some of the things that will be included on the course. They are great fun, and a way of setting time aside to dream and to write and explore and express.

    Contact Information:

    For inquiries: wordwarrior@mweb.co.za or call 082 920 7783

    Website: http://www.wordwarrior.co.za/

  • From Page to Screen Writing Workshop (South Africa)

    Dates: 25 - 26 June 2011 (Cape Town), 2 - 3 July 2011 (Johannesburg)

    Aspirant writers who want to wave their creative wand and turn words into action are invited to join The Writing Studio's Weekend Workshop in Cape Town on June 25 and 26, and in Johannesburg on July 2 and 3.

    The practical From Page to Screen workshop gives writers a hands-on opportunity to:

    • turn their ideas into a storyoutline
    • use a card outline to write scenes and sequences
    • write a pivotal scene from their outline
    • pitch their concepts to a group of professional directors and actors
    The directors will step on board as teamleaders and guide the writers of the most provocative concepts through the process of selecting actors from the group to bring the scene to life. The scenes will then be rehearsed, blocked and filmed. All this in one weekend!

    During the workshop the writers will be working with trainer Daniel Dercksen, who will guide them through the process of conceptualising ideas, writing story outlines that sizzle, and then mastering the art of card outlines.

    It is a practical workshop where writers write and get a unique opportunity of seeing their thoughts and words in action.

    It is also an opportunity for writers to explore their talent as a director, actor or producer and ground their careers as proudly South African storymakers.

    The workshop takes place from 9am until 6pm on both days.

    Cape Town

    Saturday June 25 and Sunday June 26 from 9am until 6pm

    Venue: Unit 2, Skyway Industrial Park, C/o Freda & C.R Swart Drive, Strijdompark

    Johannesburg

    Saturday July 2 and Sunday July 3 from 9am until 6pm

    Venue: Artscape Theatre Centre, Foreshore, Isibaya Room in the Marble Foyer

    Cost and registration > R950.

    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER OR

    Email deposit details to info@writingstudio.co.za

    The Write Trainer > Daniel Dercksen has been a film and theatre journalist in South Africa the past 30 years and as a trainer and educator presents regular workshops in scriptwriting and creative writing.

    Contact Information:

    For inquiries: info@writingstudio.co.za

    For submissions: info@writingstudio.co.za

    Website:http://www.writingstudio.co.za

  • 15th Time of the Writer International Writers’ Festival Opens March 19th (South Africa)

    15th Time of the Writer International Writers’ Festival Opens March 19th (South Africa)

    Date: 19 - 24 March 2012

    The Centre for Creative Arts (University of KwaZulu-Natal) will host the 15th Time of the Writer international writers’ festival from 19th to 24th March 2012. Supported by the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (principal funder) and other funders and partners, the festival will bring together leading local and African authors, offering a valuable opportunity for the public to gain insight into the creative processes and perspectives which inform their writing.

    Evening readings, book launches and discussions will take place at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban. Wide-reaching day activities, including school visits and writers workshops are spread across Durban and surrounding areas as part of the festival’s ongoing effort to promote and nurture a culture of reading, writing and creative expression, particularly among the youth.

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    For inquiries: cca@ukzn.ac.za

    Website: http://www.cca.ukzn.ac.za

  • The National Film & Video Foundation Screenwriters Training Programme (South Africa)

    Deadline: 22 July 2011

    The National Film & Video Foundation is offering FREE part-time training opportunities to individuals who wish to train as script editors in the film and television arena.

    The successful candidates will go through an intensive Sediba "Masters" Screenwriter's Training Programme where they will be required to team up with a writer in developing concepts which are engaging & have wide audience appeal. This part-time training programme runs for 12 months, comprising of one workshop per month held during weekends. Workshops will be held in Johannesburg. Travel & accommodation for those based outside the Gauteng Province will be arranged & paid for by the NFVF.

    Requirements

    * Relevant tertiary qualification or extensive experience in the film and television industry
    * Experience of writing intellectually challenging and coherent reports, articles and/or essays for a degree programme, newspaper or magazines, a web blog, a creative or professional writing programme.
    * A satisfactory understanding of storytelling based either on one of the following:
    * 1. Study of drama, film, television or literature in a university honours degree course 2. Completion of a screenwriting or script editor’s professional development programme or, 3. Experience as a published short story writer, novelist, storyline writer, script writer or script editor for a television drama series or feature film screenplays A satisfactory understanding of storytelling based either on the study of drama, film, television or literature in a university honours degree course or through completion of a screenwriting or script editor’s professional development programme or experience as a published short story writer or novelist or as a storyline writer, script writer or script editor for a television drama series or feature film screenplays.
    * Vision for making a big impact on South African film and television drama
    * Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    * Articulacy in at least one of the indigenous African languages of South Africa as well as English
    * Work efficiently and effectively to tight deadlines
    * Enjoy engaging in collaborative working relationships
    * Ability to act on his or her own initiative
    * To be available to attend a five day Concept Development Workshop on 29th August 2011 – 02nd September 2011.

    Desirables

    * Broad knowledge of current trends in contemporary fiction, theatrical films and TV drama
    * Experience of working under pressure, time keeping, administrative situations and working in teams gained through working in a crew or support role in a film or television production team.
    * A creative imagination
    * Excellent computer skills
    * Good negotiation skills

    How to apply for the programme

    The following information should be sent in with your application to be considered for the programme:

    A completed application form Curriculum Vitae – please ensure that you identify the level of your proficiency in English and the indigenous African languages that you speak, read and can write in professionally. A 1-page motivation letter in which you provide a summary of your passion for the kind of film and television dramas you want to make and why, and of your knowledge and experience of the theory and practice of writing for the novel or the dramatic form in theatre, radio, television or the cinema.

    Please email by the deadline of 22 JULY 2011 to Pretty Mthiyane at prettym@nfvf.co.za.

    Click here for the application form >>

    About the Sediba Masters Programme >>

    Contact Information:

    For inquiries:

    For submissions: prettym@nfvf.co.za (subject: Call for Writers)

    Website: http://dev.nfvf.co.za

  • Scholarships Available - New York Film Academy: Live in Lagos

    Deadline: 18 July 2011

    DEL-YORK International is a media and communication company, with a full-range of services which includes advertising, film production, events planning, digital design, film production workshops and broadcast communications consultancy. We are the sole representative of the New York Film Academy (NYFA) in Nigeria. Under our program, candidates are trained to improve on all areas of film production... by leveraging on the knowledge of the dedicated NYFA faculty.

    Register for the Del-York/NYFA Training Program in Lagos from August 8 to September 3, 2011 online today: http://www.delyorkinternational.com/

    Our consultancy team of specialists, portfolio managers and digital designers are professional, highly qualified and possess vibrant creative spirits. This ensures that we treat every client with the utmost regard when delivering the required solutions. DEL-YORK International is a media and communication company, with a full-range of services which includes advertising, film production, events planning, digital design, film production workshops and broadcast communications consultancy. We are the sole representative of the New York Film Academy (NYFA) in Nigeria. Under our program, candidates are trained to improve on all areas of film production by leveraging on the knowledge of the dedicated NYFA faculty.

    There are many parts to a film if you're interested in developing your skill or creativity in any of the following workshops:

    • Acting
    • Directing
    • Digital Filmmaking
    • Cinematography
    • Digital photography
    • Final Cut Pro
    • 3-D Animation
    • Set Design
    • Costume Design & Make-up
    • Broadcast Journalism
    • Music Video Production
    • Screenwriting,
    • Graphics Design & Special Effects
    Every course of study includes a compulsory module, "Filmmaking in Nigeria", which focus on the practical aspects of local filmmaking. The module will teach the processes and challenges of filmmaking in Nigeria, the ins and outs of film distribution, entertainment law and business processes, as well as the history of Nollywood as an industry.

    For further information, see the Frequently Asked questions on the website, or contact Del-York by writing an email to info@delyorkinternational.com or calling 0805 888 3888.

    Scholarships

    At Del-York International Limited, we understand there may be eligible students who wish to attend the Del-York/NYFA Filmmaking and Acting Training Program but are unable to do so due to financial constraints. This is why we have taken the initiative to offer full and partial scholarship to deserving applicants.

    In partnership with a range of organizations, government and corporate bodies, we are constantly working to offer scholarships to eligible applicants subject to certain requirements as may be determined by the respective sponsoring body.

    Current available scholarships

    * Edo State Government: Open to all indigenes of Edo State, Nigeria
    * NDDC (Niger Delta Development Commission): Open to students from the Niger-Delta Region, Nigeria
    * Del-York International: Open to all applicants

    An applicant for the scholarship must meet the following requirements:

    * Applicant must have been granted admission, which is dependent upon the receipt of completed online registration and application fee payment (N3,000 or $USD20) for the 2011 Training Program. Applicants who do NOT have an offer of admission by the scholarship deadline (18 July 2011, 17h00 GMT+1) will not be considered for a scholarship. When applying for scholarships, you will need to provide your name, reference ID number and indicate the type of scholarship you would like to apply for.
    * Only one application is allowed per applicant. More than one application from an applicant will disqualify the applicant from the scholarship application process.
    * All scholarship applications must be completed and submitted on or before 18th of July, 2011 at 17h00 (UTC/GMT+1).
    * An incomplete application or one submitted with false information may result in disqualification.
    * Supporting materials (videos, script, pictures, etc.) should be sent via post to the address listed below:Del-York International, 8A Justice ModupeOmo - Eboh Street (formerly Reeve Road), off Glover Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.
    * Please note that the scholarship grants cover the cost of tuition and accommodation for the four-week duration of the Training Program. (It does not cover personal expenses or travel costs to/from the training venue in Lagos).

    Eligibility

    * Applicant must be above the age of 18 as of 1June 2011
    * Applicant must demonstrate a proficiency in written and conversational English.
    * Applicant must have been granted admission, which is dependent upon the receipt of completed online registration and application fee payment (N3,000 or $USD20) for the 2011 Training Program. Applicants who do NOT have an offer of admission by the scholarship deadline (18 July 2011, 17h00 GMT+1) will not be considered for a scholarship.
    * International students are encouraged to apply.

    Notification

    The Scholarship Committee will review applications and notify recipients on 25th July, 2011.

    Contact Information:

    For inquiries: info@delyorkinternational.com or call 0805 888 3888

    For submissions: apply here

    Website: http://www.delyorkinternational.com

  • How to Create: Zimbabwe Writers Association March 10 Meeting

    Date: 10 March 2012

    As 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 March 10, 2012 from 1:00pm to 4:30pm.

    This time the discussion topic is ‘How I Create’ and Musician LEONARD KARIKOGA ZHAKATA and Writer DAVID MUNGOSHI will be talking about their experiences as creators. Alongside this will be some readings and discussion on what ZWA has encountered so far and our plans to fully go national. A substantive agenda will be sent to you very soon.

    Those who were not at the first meeting are reminded to bring $10 membership fees. Remember: the major objective of ZWA is to bring together all willing individual writers of Zimbabwe in order to encourage creative writing, reading and publishing in all forms possible, conduct workshops, and provide for literary discussions.

    Zimbabwe Writers Association (ZWA) is the newest nationally inclusive writers. Organization whose formation started in July 2010 leading to the AGM of June 4, 2011It was fully registered with the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe in January 2011. Zimbabwean writers have taken the initiative to coordinate themselves to form an organisation to represent them and defend their interests. The birth of ZWA was a culmination of self initiated efforts and activities taken by writers of diverse backgrounds with the vision of developing into a strong and dynamic umbrella organisation for writers in Zimbabwe.

    Via: memorychirere

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    For inquiries: zimbabwewriters@gmail.com

  • Commonwealth Essay Competition 2012 (worldwide)

    Deadline: 1 May 2012

    The Royal Commonwealth Society’s annual Young Commonwealth Competitions encourage young people to use writing, film and photography to respond creatively to global challenges.

    2012 marks the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and her 60th year as Head of the Commonwealth. To celebrate this very special occasion, for one year only, all entries into our Young Commonwealth Competitions will become part of the world’s biggest history project, the Commonwealth Jubilee Time Capsule. Take part in our competitions in 2012 and your entry will join 22,000 others – one for each day that Her Majesty has been Head of the Commonwealth – in the Capsule. Your memories - the untold stories of millions of ordinary and extraordinary lives - are the story of the modern Commonwealth.

    YOUNG COMMONWEALTH COMPETITIONS

    In 2012, all our competitions will be based on the Commonwealth theme, ‘Connecting Cultures’. All entries must relate to a single day in the last 60 years since Her Majesty ascended to the throne on 6th February 1952. All entries must be your own original work. Every year, over 50,000 young people take part in this prestigious awards scheme. Our Young Commonwealth Competitions come with some great prizes, and in 2012 you’ll be eligible for Jubilee Time Capsule prizes too!

    DEADLINE for all competitions: 1ST MAY 2012

    Run by the RCS since 1883, this is the world’s oldest and largest schools’ writing competition. To enter, you must be aged 18 or under on 1st May 2012. You must also be a national of, or living in, a Commonwealth country. On the first page of your entry, please write your name, age, topic number and the date you have chosen to write about.

    How do I enter? To enter the essay competition, you must pick a day between 6th February 1952 and the present. Then, using one of the topics in the grey box as your inspiration, tell us about what happened on that day. You might like to think about why that day was important to you, your family, or your community. The event must not be fictional, but we encourage you to be creative in the way you share the story.

    COMMONWEALTH ESSAY COMPETITION

    Pick a day From 6th February 1952 to the present.

    Then, using one of the topics below, tell us about what happened!

    1. The day I wore my best clothes.
    2. A feast or a festival.
    3. An interview with an adult about a significant day in their life.
    4. A day's journey.
    5. A birth OR a wedding OR a funeral.
    6. My response to an event that made the news headlines.
    7. A sporting event.
    8. The day I met my hero/heroine.

    How long should my essay be? If you are aged between 14 and 18 on 1st May 2012, please write between 1,200 and 1,750 words. If you are aged under 14 on 1st May 2012, please write between 300 and 700 words.

    PRIZES

    Thousands of young people from around the world enter every year, but the winners are often those picking up a camera or putting pen to paper for the first time. What we look for is a creative spark, a unique insight or a bold idea.

    In 2012, all essays, photos and films will be entered into the Jubilee Time Capsule. For one year only, your chance of winning a prize is doubled!

    By entering the Young Commonwealth Competitions, you could:

    • See your Jubilee Time Capsule entry presented to Her Majesty the Queen in 2012.
    • Win a certificate, cash or photographic equipment.
    • Win resources for your school.
    • Be flown to London.
    • Be invited to meet famous authors, film directors and photographers; take part in expert workshops to learn new skills; and do work experience at international organisations.
    • See your entry exhibited around the Commonwealth and featured in worldwide media.

    HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRIES

    Online: Please upload your entries to www.thercs.org/youth/competitions

    By post: Each postal entry must be accompanied by an entry form

    Directly to us: FAO Young Commonwealth Competitions, 25 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5AP, UK

    Americas/Caribbean: FAO Young Commonwealth Competitions, The British Council, 19 St. Clair Avenue, St. Clair, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

    Africa: FAO Young Commonwealth Competitions, Baobab College, PO Box 350099, Chilanga, Zambia. OR, FAO Young Commonwealth Competitions, The British High Commission, P.O Box 296, Accra, Ghana

    Asia: FAO Young Commonwealth Competitions, The British High Commission, 185 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Pacific: FAO Young Commonwealth Competitions, The British High, Commission, PO Box 1812, Wellington 6140, New Zealand

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    For inquiries: youth@thercs.org

    For submissions: click here

    Website: http://www.thercs.org/

  • The Ruby Prize for a Woman of Color Playwright 2011/ 2012 (USA)

    Deadline: 15 September 2012

    Southern Rep is now accepting submissions For THE RUBY PRIZE, our national new play award for a woman of color playwright and announces a new partnership With Hedgebrook:
    a ten-day writer’s retreat for the RUBY PRIZE Winner

    THE RUBY PRIZE

    An annual new play award of $10,000 to a woman of color playwright named in honor of Ruby Bridges, representing perseverance in the face of formidable obstacles.

    This program was conceived as part of ongoing efforts made by Southern Rep to develop new American plays, support a diverse community of artists, and incite a stimulating dialogue within our community.

    THE PRIZE

    • $10,000 prize
    • A week long development workshop with collaboration of full artistic team at the
    Southern Rep New Play Bacchanal, held in New Orleans, January 5 – 7, 2012
    • A sponsored trip to New York to continue development of the play and introduce the
    new work to a larger audience.
    (The above travel includes roundtrip air and accommodations.)
    • A ten-day writing retreat to Hedgebrook. Located on beautiful Whidbey Island near Seattle,
    Hedgebrook offers one of the few residency programs in the world exclusively dedicated to
    supporting the creative process of women writers. Through innovative public programs,
    Hedgebrook enables women’s work to enrich the global community by diversity: of culture,
    nationality, voice, genre, generation, perspective, religious beliefs and political affiliations.
    (Does not include travel.)

    Two finalists will be selected to have their new works read at the Southern Rep New Play Bacchanal in January 2012. (Includes roundtrip air and accommodations. There is no cash award associated with the selection of finalists.)

    GUIDELINES

    The contest will be open to US citizens who self-identify as women of color, and may be either emerging or established playwrights.

    Southern Rep’s in-house readers will review and evaluate scripts, selecting finalists that will be move into the next round of judging. The final panel consists of national and local theatre artists with Southern Rep’s Artistic Director, Aimée Hayes.

    Plays may be of any genre: drama, comedy, musical, etcetera. We will not accept collaborative scripts, translations, one-acts, or any play previously submitted to Southern Rep. In the case of musical submissions, only the playwright will be eligible for the prize.

    Plays that have had a professional production, or have been written under a commission, are not eligible for submission. Plays that have received a development workshop, or reading/s or nonprofessional production are eligible. (“Professional production” shall be defined as a production with paid actors and had an official press opening.)

    If selected as a Prize Winner or Finalist, playwright agrees that Southern Rep may include the play in an annual Ruby Prize publication. The publication will not require any exclusive rights for printing.

    Only one submission per playwright is allowed.

    SUBMISSIONS

    Each submission shall include a letter of introduction that should contain a brief play synopsis, a
    character breakdown, playwright bio, and brief history of the play’s development. The manuscript should have a title page containing the playwright’s name, address and contact information. This information may ONLY appear on the title page.

    Submissions must be sent by email, as an attached document, in PDF (preferred) or Word doc format.

    Submit all of the required elements in ONE email to TheRuby@SouthernRep.com. Please no Phone or Email inquiries regarding submissions.

    If the play is a musical, CDs of original music may be sent to:
    attn: The Ruby Prize; Southern Rep;
    333 Canal ST, Box 34; New Orleans, LA 70130.
    CDs will not be returned.

    Due to anticipated number of submissions, we regret that feedback will not be available to submitting playwrights

    SCHEDULES AND DEADLINES

    September 15, 2011: Submission Deadline

    November 1, 2011: Winner Announced

    January 5 - 7, 2012: New Play Bacchanal Workshops and Readings

    ABOUT HEDGEBROOK

    Hedgebrook is a literary non-profit that supports the work of visionary women writers whose stories shape our culture now and for generations to come. Founded in 1988, Hedgebrook hosts a global community of writers, more than 1,200 in two decades, at our Whidbey Island retreat. Hedgebrook’s public programs connect these women’s work with thousands of readers and audience members each year through readings, screenings, events, salons, publications and festivals. The annual Hedgebrook Women Playwrights Festival (HWPF) celebrates the work of women writing for the theatre. Since the festival’s inauguration in 1998, HWPF has supported the work of an impressive array of women playwrights and served an important role in the development of new plays by women.

    Contact Information:

    For inquiries: no email inquiries

    For submissions: TheRuby@SouthernRep.com

    Website: http://www.southernrep.com

  • The 2012 Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships/ Cultural Exchange Program for Journalists from Developing Countries

    Deadline: 1 August 2011

    The program, which runs from mid-March to early September, is offered annually to print and online journalists between the ages of 25 and 35. The class of 2011 includes seven journalists from Afghanistan, Brazil, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Korea and Yemen.

    Applicants from the following countries are eligible to apply for the Daniel Pearl Fellowships: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, the Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE and Yemen.

    ALFRED FRIENDLY PRESS FELLOWSHIPS

    The Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships (AFPF), an American non-profit, non-governmental organization, is a cultural and professional exchange program for journalists. Through AFPF, journalists and their readers gain a broader view of the world and journalism thereby creating mutual understanding and peaceful relations between Americans and people of other nations. Fellows return home with new journalistic skills and knowledge, and a desire to advance a free, responsible press in their own countries–without which democracy does not exist.

    While in the U.S., Fellows spend the majority of their time reporting for their American host newspapers but are also encouraged to attend conferences and workshops, read journalism books, and make short-term professional visits to organizations that are relevant to their work at home. Special AFPF seminars are organized for the Fellows at the beginning, middle and end of the program. Upon returning home, Fellows organize and lead seminars based on the knowledge and skills gained through their AFPF experiences.

    Completed applications are due August 1 for the program that begins in March of the following year.

    PROGRAM GOALS:

    * To provide the Fellow with experience in reporting, writing, editing, and editorial decision-making that will enhance future professional performance;

    * To expose the Fellow to the technological changes that are occurring in the industry;

    * To enable the Fellow to gain a practical understanding of the function and significance of the free press in American society;

    * To transfer knowledge gained on the program to colleagues at home;

    * To foster continuing ties between free press institutions and journalists in the U.S. and their counterparts in other countries.

    CRITERIA of ELIGIBILITY:

    * Current full-time employment as a journalist for the news or editorial departments of independent newspapers, magazines, wire services, or online publications of general public interest in a developing country or an emerging market;
    * At least three years of full-time professional experience as a journalist in the print/online media;
    * Citizenship of a developing country or an emerging market;
    * Early to mid-career status and between 25 and 35 years old;
    * A demonstrated personal commitment to a career in journalism in a developing country or an emerging market;
    * Ability and desire to share what is learned on the fellowship with other journalists at home;
    * Endorsement from the management of the home publication;
    * An excellent command of both written and spoken English as all activities are conducted in English.

    Due to requirements of reporting in the U.S., preference is given to applicants who are proficient in using computers and driving automobiles.

    THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM:

    In the conviction that a strong, free press is essential to the healthy functioning of a democracy, the late Alfred Friendly, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and former managing editor of The Washington Post, conceived a fellowship program that would both impart American journalistic traditions and respond to worldwide interest in the dissemination of fair and accurate news. It was Alfred Friendly's belief that working side by side with reporters and editors is the best way to absorb the practical realities of journalism in this country and the instrumental role it plays in our society. Therefore, he created the program that bears his name to immerse approximately ten journalists each year for six months in American newsrooms. Since 1984 the ALFRED FRIENDLY PRESS FELLOWSHIPS (AFPF) has trained nearly 300 journalists from almost 80 countries.

    In addition to the six month newsroom experience, the program works closely with home and host news organizations to create specific plans for the Fellows; offers specialized fellowships by topic (business, health, investigations, online, etc.) and region (Muslim world); and introduces Fellows to what is new and unique in American newsgathering and delivery. Our goal is to increase the level of effectiveness and excellence of the AFPF program in the 21st century and to broaden the impact of the program on countries that are working to understand press freedom.

    Sharing the goals of AFPF, the Daniel Pearl Foundation partnered with AFPF in 2003 to offer special fellowships to honor the life and work of journalist Daniel Pearl, The Wall Street Journal South Asia bureau chief who was kidnapped and murdered in Pakistan in 2002. Daniel Pearl Fellows -- seven from Pakistan, three from Egypt and one each from Afghanistan, Nepal, Turkey and Yemen -- have worked at The Berkshire Eagle/North Adams Transcript, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, ProPublica, San Francisco Chronicle and the Atlanta, New York and Washington, DC bureaus of The Wall Street Journal. Applicants for the DANIEL PEARL FELLOWSHIPS (DPF) come from areas that Daniel Pearl covered as a journalist -- the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia -- and must submit an essay as to why they would like to be a Pearl Fellow. Additional opportunities are provided to Daniel Pearl Fellows that are in line with the mission of the Daniel Pearl Foundation -- to encourage dialogue among people of different cultures, reduce cultural and religious tensions and create a platform for responsible and creative journalism. Fellows are required to work one week at a Jewish publication and participate in a public discussion, typically in Los Angeles where the Pearl family resides.

    The fellowship program begins in March with a two-week orientation seminar in Washington, DC designed to prepare the Fellows -- both personally and professionally -- for the challenges of living and working in the United States. At the middle of the program, Fellows and staff come together for a week to attend seminars focused on writing, editing, multimedia reporting and investigative reporting/Computer Assisted Reporting. A final seminar in Washington reunites the Fellows and allows them to compare and evaluate their experiences and discuss their impressions of the American media. Fellows return to their home countries in early September to begin sharing their knowledge and skills with colleagues, editors and publishers in their home newsrooms.

    The Fellowship covers all costs of program-related international and domestic U.S. travel, health insurance and provides a monthly stipend to cover basic living expenses. It is highly recommended that Fellows bring additional money with them. While family members may visit for up to one month, they cannot accompany the Fellow for the duration of the Fellowship.

    AFPF APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND CHECKLIST

    A complete Alfred Friendly Press Fellowship application includes ALL items A through K. Please check the boxes next to the items as you complete them. Applications are only accepted by mail or by email. Incomplete or faxed applications will not be reviewed. AFPF must receive completed applications at their office by August 1. To ensure on-time delivery, some applicants use courier services such as DHL. All mailing costs are the responsibility of the applicant. We evaluate candidates based on accomplishment and potential. We are particularly interested in applicants who show a significant capacity for growth and leadership and can demonstrate that a six-month fellowship would make them, and their professional peers, better journalists.

    • A APPLICATION FORM. The application form must be completed in full. Click on gray boxes to type text. Use the mouse or press TAB to skip to next box. Boxes are a fixed size, so please be concise. Please attach one additional page to the application form if more space is needed to answer questions. Save, print, and sign your completed application.

    • B CV/RÉSUMÉ. Attach a curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé that outlines your professional and educational history. Briefly describe your responsibilities and achievements in each job. The CV/résumé should be one to two pages, typed and in English.

    • C ESSAYS. Each of the essays should be one to two pages, typed and in English.

    1. Professional Statement. Please describe your journalistic experience, career plans and goals, and how you will work in and outside your home newsroom to share what you learn on the AFPF program with others.

    2. Individual Fellowship Goals. Outline the specific goals you’d like to achieve if awarded an Alfred Friendly Fellowship/ Daniel Pearl Fellowship. These goals should correspond to those that you list on page 4 (Section IV) of the application and should not replicate the program goals of AFPF.

    • D LETTERS OF REFERENCE. Two confidential reference letters are required. A third reference from someone familiar with your personality, character, background, etc., is optional. References from AFPF alumni who you know well are welcomed and encouraged. References must be written on the forms provided (pages 5 and 6) and sent directly to AFPF (via post, e-mail or fax) or included in your application packet in sealed envelopes. English translations must accompany letters not written in English originally. Effective letters of reference are those offering significant insights into the candidate’s ability and experiences that best indicate his/her suitability to be a Fellow.

    1. Required Reference #1 must be written by the publisher, editor, manager or director of your news organization.

    2. Required Reference #2 must be written by your immediate supervisor – or another person for whom you have worked who can attest to your journalistic abilities and professional character.

    • E EMPLOYER’S ENDORSEMENT. Please have your employer complete and sign the form on page 7 endorsing your participation and granting a six-month leave of absence should you be chosen.

    • F ARTICLES. Four clippings of published articles that best show your interests and abilities. Articles must be legible, easily photocopied and published in the current year. If your articles are available online, you may copy and paste these into Word OR print them directly from the web page; either way, you MUST clearly date any online articles and include their URLs. Do NOT send question/answer interviews. Full English translations, completed by the applicant, must accompany articles not written in English originally. Note: Editors who do not have recent clips may include copies of published work along with a description of your editing role in these samples. Internet journalists must submit samples that are journalistic in nature and demonstrate that your job involves news gathering, writing, editing or producing.

    • G PHOTOGRAPH. Attach one passport-size head-shot photo, taken in the last six months, to page 3 of the application. If you submit your application by email, scan your photograph and send it as an attachment.

    • H PUBLICATION. Mailed applications should include one issue of your publication. Email applicants should indicate the number of pages and sections typically found in the publication and may be requested to send a hard copy at a later date.

    • I PRESS CREDENTIALS. A clear photocopy/scan of your working press credentials, press pass or equivalent.

    • J COPY OF PASSPORT. A clear photocopy/scan of your valid passport. Please include picture, information pages and any U.S. visas you’ve had. (If you hold more than one passport please send copies of each.)

    • K COPY OF DRIVER’S LICENSE. (if applicable) A clear photocopy/scan of your valid automobile driver’s license.

    ** ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT. Top candidates will be required to demonstrate their English language proficiency prior to receiving a fellowship. Evaluations will be administered in the candidate’s country of residence.

    ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DANIEL PEARL FELLOWSHIP

    Applicants from the following countries are eligible to apply for the Daniel Pearl Fellowships: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, the Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE and Yemen.

    Are you a citizen of one of these countries? • Yes • No Are you a Muslim? • Yes • No
    If you answered yes to both questions above and wish to apply for the Daniel Pearl Fellowship, you are required to complete ALL items A through K (above) and L (below).

    • L DANIEL PEARL FELLOWSHIP ESSAY. (This should be one to two pages, typed and in English.) Describe how your career goals match the mission and spirit of Daniel Pearl as a journalist and person.

    AFPF must receive completed applications by August 1. There are two options to submit:

    1. Mail to: AFPF, 1100 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC 20036 or
    2. Email to: info@pressfellowships.org

    DOWNLOAD 2012 AFPF and DPF APPLICATION MATERIALS HERE >>

    Contact Information:

    For inquiries: info@pressfellowships.org

    For submissions: info@pressfellowships.org or mail to AFPF, 1100 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC 20036

    Website: http://www.pressfellowships.org/

  • Call for Papers: Narratives of Travel in Middle Eastern Literatures (NeMLA Convention, Boston)

    Deadline: 30 September 2012

    This panel seeks papers that address different narratives of travel (such as exile, diaspora, immigration, and colonial adventure) in Middle Eastern literatures. The topics include, but are not limited to: transnational narratives (dis)connecting East and West; travel writing; re-visioning history; cross-dressing and cross-gender dynamics in travel. Interdisciplinary approaches on popular culture and media studies are also welcome. Please send 250 word abstracts and brief bios to Eda Dedebas at eda.dedebas@uconn.edu

    Please include with your abstract:

    • Name and Affiliation
    • Email address
    • Postal address
    • Telephone number
    • A/V requirements (if any; $10 handling fee with registration)

    The 2013 NeMLA convention continues the Association's tradition of sharing innovative scholarship in an engaging and generative location. The 44th annual event will be held in historic Boston, Massachusetts, a city known for its national and maritime history, academic facilities and collections, vibrant art, theatre, and food scenes, and blend of architecture. The Convention, located centrally near Boston Commons and the Theatre District at the Hyatt Regency, will include keynote and guest speakers, literary readings, film screenings, tours and workshops.

    Interested participants may submit abstracts to more than one NeMLA session; however, panelists can only present one paper (panel or seminar). Convention participants may present a paper at a panel and also present at a creative session or participate in a roundtable. http://www.nemla.org/convention/2013/cfp.html

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    For enquiries/submissions: eda.dedebas@uconn.edu

    Website: http://www.nemla.org/convention/2013/

  1. Open to Women Journalists Worldwide: Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship
  2. 2011 The African Network Annual Awards for Excellence in HIV /AIDS Communication in Africa
  3. Call for Journalists: Kenya Tourism Media Awards (print and digital media/ blog)
  4. Job Opening: Journalist for WegSleep Magazine (Media 24, South Africa)
  5. Job Opening: Journalist - Afrikaans for Media 24 (South Africa)