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Date: 5 - 9 September 2011

Love travel? Love writing? Love Cape Town? Then don’t miss the Postcards from Cape Town Travel Writing Retreat. Held from 5-9 September this unique retreat will take you on a travel writing journey through the sights, sounds and scents of this sensational city.

Accompanied by veteran guidebook author and travel writer, Kim Wildman, you’ll learn the art of writing and selling travel stories while uncovering the heart and soul of Cape Town. During the day you’ll explore some of the city’s most famous sights practising writing and researching skills learnt in workshops. Come the evenings, you’ll enjoy the tastes and flavours of the Cape Town’s best restaurants along with the company and conversation of leading travel writers, photographers, authors and editors.

If that's not enough, MSN NZ, the international media portal for the MSN Network in New Zealand, has offered to publish the best travel articles written during the course of the week on their popular Travel Bite website (http://travel.msn.co.nz). So not only will you experience what it takes to be a travel writer, you might even get published! See the attached brochure for more details.

Included in the retreat: two restaurant dinners, a guided city centre walking tour, cable ride to Table Mountain (weather permitting), tour of Robben Island, day trip to Cape Point taking in the beautiful seaside villages of Simon’s Town, St James and Kalk Bay, wine tasting at Groot Constantia and a hamper lunch (inclusive of entry fees to Boulders Beach and Cape Point) as well as fun and informative writing workshops and one-on-one time with Kim.

Not included in the retreat: accommodation, transport to/from B&B and restaurants, airport transfers, additional meals, alcohol and drinks, laundry, telephone, personal expenses, spending money, tips for guides, airfares, visas and travel insurance.

Participants can stay anywhere in the city, though will, of course, have to provide their own transport to/from Dunkley House, where we'll meet for workshops, and local restaurants.

Any participants who choose to stay at Dunkley House, where workshops will be held, will be offered a 10% discount on accommodation.

This retreat is suitable for beginning writers upwards. Places are strictly limited, so contact Kim Wildman on kim@wildwriting.com.au to make a booking now. For more information visit: http://www.wildwriting.com.au/retreats/cape-town.

Facilitator: Australian-born Kim Wildman has spent the better part of the last ten years criss-crossing the African continent as a travel writer, guidebook author and wannabe National Geographic wildlife photographer. She has authored and updated more than 15 guidebooks including Lonely Planet's South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland and West Africa, Bradt Travel Guide's Tanzania and Ghana, and Random House Struik's Offbeat South Africa. Kim has a Masters Degree in African Studies attained from the University of Cape Town. Recently voted one of Tripbase's 100 Favourite Travel Writers in the world, her feature articles have appeared in Travel Africa, abouTime, Planet Africa, The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and Voyageur magazine. Visit her website at: www.wildwriting.com.au

Testimonials from Kim's past travel writing workshops

"Excellent! The course was very useful and exceeded my expectations." Amy Dalguish, Travel Editor, Total Travel

"Kim Wildman lead a clear and inclusive travel writing workshop which not only focused on the skills of writing and storytelling but the business of travel writing and having your work published. A fun and valuable course by an experienced travel writer." Holly Galbraith, Go Future Media

Contact Information:

For inquiries: kim@wildwriting.com.au

Website: http://www.wildwriting.com.au

Date: 26 May 2012

Let the widely-published travel writer Fred de Vries give you the skills to write top-quality travel articles.

Whether you hope to freelance for magazines and newspapers, write a travel blog, write about travel professionally or write entertaining accounts for family and friends, this course will enhance your future travel while it provides the skills to write articles of publishable quality.

You will learn to be actively observant and acutely aware of your setting – and to make your readers experience your journeys along with you.

Our aim is that everyone, experienced or not, should at the end of the course have a publishable piece.

There are numerous possibilities for travel writing. Every newspaper and weekly has a travel supplement or section, and they often use stories by freelancers. People are endlessly fascinated by travel blogs and accounts of other people’s journeys. The skills you learn on this course will make you write better, in whatever forum you choose.

WHO SHOULD DO THE COURSE?

• Travellers who would like to enhance their experience and record their journeys for posterity (or just for fun)
• People who hope to break into journalism through freelance travel pieces.
• Journalists and travel professionals who would like to sharpen their travel writing skills.
• Bloggers

• The course will help you write articles with impact.
• It will teach you to be actively observant, using all your senses.
• You will be able write articles for print or online with confidence.
• You will be given writing practice in a safe environment.
• You will receive constructive personal feedback.

• Thursday May 24 – 6pm to 10pm
• Thursday May 31 – 6pm to 8.30pm
• Thursday June 7 – 6pm to 8.30pm

COST: R1800

SESSION ONE

• A brief overview of the history of travel writing
• The ‘modern traveller’ and the various types of travel writing personas
• We tackle the issue of ‘how to prepare for a travel story’
• The ‘dos and don’ts of travel writing
• How to approach a potential outlet for your story
• Each section will include examples from real life, written pieces and exercises that will hone your skills.

SESSION TWO

• We look at the stories the participants have written
• Critique each other’s work

SESSION THREE

Final critique and wrap up.

ABOUT FRED DE VRIES

Fred de Vries Abdullah to ZilleFred de Vries is a Dutch freelance writer/journalist, who after living all over Africa moved toSouth Africato write a biography of Sinclair Beiles.

Previously he worked as a correspondent and foreign editor for de Volkskrant a daily Dutch newspaper. Together with his colleague Toine Heijmans he wrote Respect! in 1998, a book about hiphop in Europe. In 2006 he published the travelogue Club Risiko, a close and personal look at the underground culture of the eighties, including chapters on Sonic Youth, Einstürzende Neubauten and Koos.

He recently published a collection with the highlights from his interviews for The Weekender and Empire Magazine. The Fred de Vries Interviews; From Abdullah to Zille contains 39 interviews with more and less famous creative South Africans, such as Fokofpolisiekar, Helen Zille, Ivan Vladislavic, Abdullah Ibrahim and Warren Siebrits.

He teaches Travel Writing at Wits University and with Allaboutwriting, and has regularly contributed to the travel pages of the Sunday Times and the now defunct Weekender

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: for more information or to book your place please email admin@allaboutwritingcourses.com

Website: http://allaboutwritingcourses.com

Deadline: 23 April 2012

DO 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 the banana pancake trail, and get to know Southeast Asia from the local perspectives, through the eyes of three amazing writers.

HERE’S THE TRIPLE-DIP DEAL:

First you’ll head off to Singapore to go on assignment for five days under the mentorship of Rough Guides writer Richard Lim to review and update ‘The Rough Guide to Singapore’.

Then you’ll fly to Bali and meet up with Stuart McDonald, founder of Travelfish, the online travel guide to Southeast Asia, before heading off on six days of cultural insight and adventure in Indonesia.

For the last leg of the scholarship, you will be whisked off to Malaysia for a food odyssey through Kuala Lumpur and Penang with former local and cookbook author of award winning hsa*ba Burmese cookbook, Tin Cho Chaw, to explore how cuisine shapes the lives of Malaysians.

IMPORTANT DATES

**You need to be available between June 18th – July 6th, 2012 to participate on the assignment.**

April 23 Submission deadline

April 24-May 11 Judging preliminary shortlist

May 11-16 Finalists shortlist

May 17 Winner confirmed and announced

May 17-June 17 Trip preparation

June 18 Arrive in Singapore

June 19-20 Meet Richard Lim – Singapore, shadow for two days

June 21-22 Solo assignment for two days

June 23 Meet up with Richard, feedback on assignment etc.

June 24-30 Indonesia: Culture & Adventure

July 1-July 5 Malaysia: Food Odyssey

July 6 Depart

August 20 Copy deadline

WHO CAN APPLY

* This opportunity is open to students, emerging and non-professional writers and lovers of travel looking for a career change.

* The scholarship is open to all nationalities, however, you must have a high degree of proficiency in written English.

* The opportunity is designed to give you a taste of what it’s like to be a travel writer on the road, so you must be comfortable doing some travel on your own.

* Minimum age 18 by the date the scholarship application close (April 23, 2012)

* A current passport with at least six months before expiry

* You must be available as per the dates set out. Please note these dates are not changeable in anyway, you must be available for the entire assignment.

* You should be an exceptional writer with a lust for adventure travel, a desire to experience new cultures (and eat them!)and above all, a burning desire to become a professional travel writer!

WHAT CONSTITUTES A PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL WRITER?

Essentially this is a ‘learning opportunity’ for someone who is looking for an introduction into the travel writing industry and importantly keen to be mentored.

As a guide, for the purposes of the opportunity, we would consider you to be professional travel writer if you have been published regularly in newspapers, travel magazines or travel journals. We would also consider you to be a professional travel writer if you derive more than 25% of your income from travel writing.

If you have had a few stories published, or keep a regular travel blog then we would not consider this professional.

We would also like to further clarify that a professional writer of any sort (travel writer or otherwise) is not eligible to apply if they derive more than 25% of their income from writing.

Please consider the spirit of the program which is intended to help those with a burning desire to be a professional travel writer and need some help getting started.
Apply now

IF YOU WANT IT, YOU’VE GOT TO SHOW IT. TO APPLY YOU NEED TO:

1. Write. Craft a 2000 character or less (about 500 words) travel focused essay based on a personal experience around one of the following themes;

a. ‘Understanding a Culture through Food’

b. ‘A Local Encounter that Changed my Life’

c. ‘Seeing the World through Others Eyes’

d. ‘Giving Back on the Road’

It’s up to you to convince our judging panel through your writing that you have the spirit of adventure and passion for travel writing to be chosen for this scholarship. We will be looking for:

- great descriptive ability
- strong eye for detail
- ability to uncover and tell a compelling story
- excellent spelling and grammar and a knack for avoiding clichés

2. Complete an entry form which includes contact details and a maximum 800 character (about 200 words) essay on why you should be chosen and what the opportunity will mean for you. Your answer will provide considerable weight in the judging process.

3. One entry per person.

4. The entry must be submitted in English.

Applications close April 23, 2012 at 2pm (AEST)

The recipient of the Scholarship, along with the shortlist of best entries will be published on the WorldNomads.com website on May 17th, 2012.

Read the full terms and conditions here >>

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For submissions: apply online here

Website: http://www.worldnomads.com/

Deadline: 20 September 2011 (booking)

Dates: 1 - 2 October 2011

Venue: The Language Laboratory, Windhoek, Namibia

Time: 09h00 – 15h00

Cost: R1500 for Travel Writing on 1 October 2011

R1500 for Masterclass in Fiction Writing on 2 October 2011

Each course includes tuition, exercises, a workshop manual, a snack, refreshments and lunch. Course excludes flights and accommodation. Award-winning writer Isabella Morris will lead participants through two exciting workshops:

1. Travel Writing Workshop.

2. Master Class in Fiction Writing which includes: Creating Characters with Emotional Depth, Multi-cultural writing, Sex-writing in Fiction, and Turning Notebook Scribbles into Stories.

During the courses participants will engage in exercises that will encourage them to explore their writing in new ways. The course is designed for anyone who has an interest in improving their writing and is keen to engage in experiments in telling.

Info & Bookings: Please contact Isabella Morris at isabellaza@hotmail.co.uk or 0722084357. Bookings close 20 September 2011.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: isabellaza@hotmail.co.uk or call 0722084357

Deadline: 31 October 2012

(Note: The competition is open to travelers worldwide aged 18 and over.)

Write and tell us about The place you didn't want to be. It could have been a long, tortuous journey, an embarrassing moment or a dangerous situation. Perhaps you were presented with food you'd rather not eat or a bed you'd rather not sleep in.

Make us laugh, cry, sympathise or cringe.

Entries should be between 350-750 words in length and your own original work. Please give your article a title. Entries that are shorter or longer, or contain copied work will not be considered. Please paste your text on to the email body, do not send attachments.

Entries should be sent to: competition@puretravel.com, with your name, e-mail and telephone number by Wednesday 31st October 2012. All entries will be posted on the PureTravel web site.

10 articles will then be selected by a panel and these pieces will be open for public voting until Friday 30th November 2012.

The three most popular will then be judged by a professional Travel writer and the winner announced on Friday 14th December.

THE JUDGE: JEREMY LAZELL

Jeremy Lazell worked for eight years as a trekking guide before turning to writing, a decision he's had plenty of time to regret while sleeping in a hammock 200ft up in the Borneo rainforest for the Sunday Times, all but drowning in Scotland while rafting for GQ, and hooking nothing but his own cheek while fishing in Belize for Food & Travel. Based at the foot of the Scottish Highlands, where he lives with his wife and three boys, Jeremy writes about 90% of his material for the Sunday Times Travel Section, specialising in adventure travel, family holidays, and whatever round-ups help pay the bills. He has also worked for Conde Nast Traveller and Esquire magazines.

All the entries to the competition will be loaded onto the PureTravel web site for you to enjoy, as per our Terms and Conditions.

PRIZES

The winner will receive £1,000 or US$1,500.

The 2011 winner Sam Clark wrote: "The money came in a few days ago. You were right, it is a good start to the New Year. The 1,500 dollars is going to my next adventure down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. On my bike trip I was following Lewis and Clark's route across North America, and this trip is tribute to John W. Powell's descent down the Grand. The money came just in time to make the next adventure possible. Thanks so much!"

In 2012, that could be you!

The winning article will also be published in "Geographical" magazine, the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society. To see the 2010 winning entry in print, please look at our PureTravel blog..

As part of their support, Geographical is offering a subscription discount to those interested in travel writing. The magazine is a useful resource of information on the world and features excellent travel articles.

Entries will all be posted on the PureTravel web site. Your name will be published with your article, please tell us if you wish to have this withheld. Please note that the e-mail/phone number is for our use only and will not be published online.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. The competition is open to travelers worldwide aged 18 and over, with the exception of employees of PureTravel and Geographical magazine, their immediate families, agents, or anyone else associated with administration of this promotion.

2. Closing date for receipt of all entries is 31th October 2012.

3. There is one prize consisting of a £1,000 cheque, or US$1,500. The winning article will be published in "Geographical" magazine.

4. To enter, send your article of between 350–750 words, to competition@puretravel.com with your name, email address and telephone number. Please paste your text on to the email body, do not send attachments. Alternatively, you can also enter via post by sending your entry to: PureTravel Travel Encounters Competition, Realworld Travel, The Royal, 25 Bank Plain, Norwich, NR2 4SF.

5. The initial shortlist of 10 will be selected on merit by a panel of judges appointed by PureTravel, including at least one independent judge (i.e. not an employee of either company). The winner will be selected by one independent judge.

6. Online voting will start on the Friday 9th November 2012 and finish on Friday 30th November 2012. To vote you must register for the free PureTravel.com newsletter. Your registration e-mail will be your voting signature. Only one vote per person. Please note that there is an opt-out of this newsletter on every issue.

7. The winner will be informed by Friday 14th December 2012 and the result published on the web site.

8. PureTravel will have the right to publish all entries on its web site. Geographical magazine will have the publishing rights on the winning article. Articles will be removed from the PureTravel web site on request once the competition is over.

9. Entries limited to one per person.

10. E-mail addresses will be only be used by PureTravel for their own newsletter which can be opted out of. They will not be disclosed to any other parties.

11. There is no alternative to the prize offered and the prizes are non–transferable.

12. If for any reason a winner is unable to take the prize as offered, the Promoter reserves the right to award the prize to the next best entry.

13. The judge's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

14. The winners agree to participate in any reasonable publicity required by the Promoter.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: competition@puretravel.com

Website: http://www.puretravel.com

Deadline: 21 May - 2 June 2012

Art Sanctuary, located in North Philadelphia, uses the power of black art to transform individuals, unite groups of people, and enrich, and draw inspiration from the inner city. We invite established and aspiring artists to help create excellent lectures, performances, and educational programs.

28TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF BLACK WRITING

Noted journalists, writers and performance artists from across the U.S. will join Art Sanctuary, Philadelphia’s leading African-American arts and letters organization devoted to presenting outstanding regional and national talent in the literary, visual and performing arts, for the 28th Annual Celebration of Black Writing Festival.

The Celebration of Black Writing is one of the nation’s longest-running celebrations of contemporary black writing. Robin’s Books’ black history month writing conference, started in 1984, has grown to today’s full-fledged festival held the first weekend of June on Temple’s campus and across the city.

Running from May 21, 2012 to June 2, 2012, Celebration of Black Writing will offer 13 days of literary discussions and workshops, music showcases, and film screenings.This year’s celebration includes:

• Children and young adult author Jacqueline Woodson, with Philadelphia Reading Olympics youth group matinee
• A public conversation with artist and cultural planner Theaster Gates and Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art curator Naomi Beckwith
• Photographer Sed Miles and the Wanderlust International travel exhibition
• Philly Youth Rising: Standing on the Shoulders’ – with performances by the Philadelphia Youth Poetry Movement, 215 Spoken Soul, and In the Company of Poets
• Panel discussions on Advocacy Journalism, ‘What is Urban Fiction?,’ Black Mental Health, ‘Writing from your Spiritual Axis,’ and featuring writers such as author Bernice McFadden and journalist Akiba Solomon, as well as Atria books editor Malaika Adero and activist and agent April Silver

A one of a kind literary feast, Celebration of Black Writing provides writers and artists an opportunity to discuss their work with up to 1,500–2,000 students, and another 2,000–3,000 people participate in panels, workshops, teachers’ symposium, Family Pavilion, main stage, and other events. The Celebration features up to 75 professional and aspiring writers, editors, publishers, scholars, spoken-word artists, performance artists, playwrights, and filmmakers. This year, selected panels and workshops will be streamed live for the first time online, and also be archived so that new and enthusiastic readers and writers can access them anytime!

Register for the free events/ panel discussions here.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: events@artsanctuary.org or call 215-232-4485

Website: http://artsanctuary.org/

Date: 18 February 2012

POWO has moved to a new space located on Statehouse Road. PAWA254 is a newly opened collaborative space for Creatives and youth to achieve work of social impact.

We start off this year with a Writing Workshop facilitated by some well known writers and Reviewers.

About the Facilitators

Tony Mochama (Smitta): This gentleman is a literary gangster with three books 'Princess Adhis & the Naijja Coca Brodas' ( March, 2012), 'Facing Mr. Kenyatta' (June 1, 2012) and 'The Last Night Runner' ( November, 2012) coming out this year.' Tony has also writing 2 books, What if I am a literary Gangster - a collection of poems and The Road to Eldoret

Jackson Biko (Bikozulu): Freelance lifestyle writer with columns in True Love (Last Word) and Saturday Nation (Man Talk). He also dabbles in blogging, travel writing, profile writing, corporate newsletter editing and has currently taken up ghost writing for an autobiography of a prominent businesswoman in Nairobi. Described in a thumbnail; a literary whore and a gonzo journalist.

Dr. Tom Odhiambo: Literature Lecturer - University of Nairobi. Literature reviewer whose reviews have appeared in all major newspapers and Magazines in Kenya. He is also the facilitator of Amka - a monthly forum for women writers held at the Goethe Institut.

The event is free.

Venue: PAWA 254 Africa Alliance YMCA, Statehouse Crescent off Statehouse Rd., Statehouse Crescent, Statehouse Road, Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: powo@kenyapoet.com

For submissions: powo@kenyapoet.com

Website: http://powo.co.ke

Deadline: 29 June 2012

The 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 Residencies:

Bangalore, India: A three-month residency in a rural setting near Bangalore, South India from late 2013 to early 2014.

Shanghai, China: A three-month residency in Shanghai. The residency must be taken up before March 1st, 2014.

Applications must be received by Friday, 29 June 2012. The results will be announced on Monday, 29 October, 2012.

GUIDELINES

The M Literary Residency Programme 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. The intent of the residency is to provide space and time primarily for writing and location-specific research. It is not to be used as base for travel in order to undertake research further afield.

WRITERS MAY APPLY FOR ONE OF TWO M LITERARY RESIDENCIES:

BANGALORE, INDIA

A three-month residency in a rural setting near Bangalore, South India from late 2013 to early 2014. The successful applicant will have his/her transportation costs to and from Bangalore covered by the M Residency. Accommodation (a single room) and three meals a day will be provided.

SHANGHAI, CHINA

A three-month residency in Shanghai. The residency must be taken up before March 1st, 2014. The successful applicant will have his/her transportation costs to and from Shanghai covered by the M Residency. Accommodation (a studio-style apartment) and a stipend towards the cost of meals will be provided.

STIPEND

Both successful applicants will receive a total sum of US$1,000 to cover additional living costs during their stay in India or China.

HOW TO APPLY

All applicants are required to submit the following information and supporting materials:

1. A completed M Residency application form.

2. A synopsis and statement of intent totaling no more than 1,500 words detailing the project that you intend to work on during the residency. Applications will be accepted in the following genres only: fiction, nonfiction, poetry or dramatic prose.

Note:

• Statement of intent: this should detail how and why the location will benefit your project, and how the residency itself will be of benefit to you.

• The intent of the residency is to provide space and time primarily for writing and location-specific research and not as a base for travel to undertake research further afield.

• In the interest of fairness, your name must not appear on the synopsis and statement of intent.

3. Two samples of your work in the genre of your chosen project for the residency. Short stories, essays, novel extracts, drama and poetry are all welcome. The total word count of the two pieces combined should not exceed 2,500 words.

Note:

• Applications that do not include support material in the genre of the nominated project will be at a disadvantage.

• If poetry samples are less than 30 lines long, they can be grouped with 1-2 other poems to form one sample. The total line count of the poetry group should not exceed 100 lines or the word count.

• Applicants may be asked to submit additional samples of their work.

• In the interest of fairness, your name must not appear on the samples of work.

4. One of the following proofs of identification: copy of passport, driving licence or ID card.

5. Two referees, including their contact details, to whom the residency administrator may write to. The referee does not need to work in a literary capacity but needs to know the candidate well.

PLEASE NOTE

• Please send applications by email only to the Administrator at mliteraryresidency@m-restaurantgroup.com. We will notify you immediately on receipt of your application.

• Applications must be received by Friday, 29 June 2012. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

• Applicants must cover their own travel and medical insurance.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

• Participation in two (2) events:

The M Literary Residency aims to encourage interaction between talented artists and local communities, and to foster an interest in the arts within the local communities of the host countries. It is therefore a condition of entry that the successful candidate must agree to participate in at least two events within the local community during their stay. This could be a talk or workshop at a school, college or bookshop. Details will be worked out between the fellow and M Residency staff. All expenses will be met by the M Literary Residency.

• Remaining in Residence

It is expected that fellows will remain in residence throughout the threemonth fellowship. Fellows must notify M Residency staff at the earliest opportunity if they expect to have to leave the residency for a period of more than one week.

• Dates / Length of Residency

• India: 10-12 weeks, commencing late 2013

• China: 12 weeks and must be taken up before March 1st, 2014.

• It is a condition of entry that applicants agree to these terms by marking the relevant box on the application form.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• It is NOT a condition of entry that the applicant must already be a published author. Unpublished writers are welcome to apply.

• There are no nationality restrictions for applications. However, applicants should be over 21 years old and be writing in English.

• Applications may only be submitted electronically.

• In the interest of fairness, applicants’ names must not appear on samples, synopses, or statements of intent.

• The residency judges and administrators will not enter into private correspondence with applicants nor will they be able to offer specific feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

• The accommodation provided in Bangalore and Shanghai is suitable only for single occupancy. We regret that we are unable to accommodate partners, family (or pets!)

• In the case of the Indian residency, accommodation may be isolated so applicants should be seeking a period of quiet, sustained work. The residency is not a base from which to travel from.

• In the case of the Shanghai residency, accommodation will be centrally located and in the thick of a noisy city. Whilst it is intended that the writer should be seeking a period of sustained work, it must be noted that this will probably not be happening in very quiet surroundings. The residency is not a base from which to travel from.

Download the M Literary Residency application form here >>

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: mliteraryresidency@m-restaurantgroup.com

For submissions: mliteraryresidency@m-restaurantgroup.com

Website: http://www.m-restaurantgroup.com/capitalm/literary-festival.html

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)

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/

Travel website seeks correspondent to review hotels in Cape Town. Travel writing experience, curious and precise mind, and own camera necessary. To apply, please send a resume, writing sample and cover letter in reply to this ad. The subject line of the email must say 'Hotel Correspondent - Cape Town'.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: vnbhc-2916470674@job.craigslist.org

For submissions: vnbhc-2916470674@job.craigslist.org

Deadline: 19 May 2011

A permanent position exists within the Communications Department for a Corporate Writer (p-band) at the IDC Head office Sandton branch, reporting to the Head of Corporate Communications

Key functions of the position include:

* Writing and editing of content for brochures, opinion pieces, press releases, articles, etc
* Managing production of publications including annual reports, booklets, newsletters and other publications
* Gaining insight into media?s appetite for IDC news and identifying potential IDC stories
* Ability to lobby media and sell relevant news angles
* Extensive South African media contacts, particularly in business media
* Broad understanding of financial services or DFI environment
* Development of effective media relations strategies
* Advanced knowledge of SA media landscape including social media
* Ability to build and maintain relationships with the media for the benefit of the IDC

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Candidates must have a relevant B Degree / Diploma in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations or journalism

EXPERIENCE:

* At least 4 years experience in reputable newsroom or senior media relations role
* Proven experience as a writer/ editor of corporate/publicity materials
* Proven track record in media relations
* Candidates must be Computer literate in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

* Drivers licence is a must
* Willingness to travel

COMPETENCY PROFILE (Knowledge, Attitude, Skills and experience required to perform the role)

Essential Competencies

* Planning and prioritizing skills
* Project Management
* Writing and editing
* Implementing / Coordinating
* Investigating, searching and networking
* Assessing and evaluating
* Influencing and advising
* Presenting and briefing
* Public Relations / Developing relationship skills
* Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
* Self motivated, assertive & creative
* Team player
* Innovative

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies:

Ability

* ability to lobby media and sell relevant news angles
* managing production of publications including annual reports, booklets,newsletters and other publications
* writing and editing of content for brochures, opinion pieces, press releases, articles, etc
* gaining insight into media?s appetite for IDC news and identifying potential IDC stories
* broad understanding of financial services or DFI environment
* extensive South African media contacts, particularly in business media
* ability to build and maintain relationships with the media for the benefit of the IDC
* development of effective media relations strategies

Experience

* candidates must be willing to travel and a Drivers licence is a must
* proven track record in media relations
* candidates need to have proven experience as a writer/ editor of corporate/publicity materials
* candidates must be Computer literate in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook
* candidates need to have at least 4 years experience in reputable newsroom or senior media relations role
* candidates must have a relevant B Degree / Diploma in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations or Journalism

Knowledge

* Candidates must be computer literate in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook
* advanced knowledge of SA media landscape including social media

The IDC is a self-financing, state-owned national development finance institution that provides finance to promote industrial and entrepreneurial development. Our people are committed and passionate about development finance and the economic upliftment of our country and the rest of the African Continent. If you share this passion and want to make a difference, you will find a home at the IDC.

Apply online before 19/05/2011.

Contact Information:

For submissions: apply here

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

Deadline: 30 April 2012

Highbury Safika Media (Pty) Ltd is looking for a managing editor to work on a new monthly men's lifestyle magazine and quarterly travel magazine. The successful candidate should have a minimum of two years experience in a similar publishing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Contributing content ideas for the magazine
• Assisting the editor with writing briefs and commissioning features
• Writing features and other content as required
• Liaising with the copy editing, design and repro departments
• Liaising with freelance writers and following up on their progress
• Liaising with the client
• Proofreading features from text documents through to print-ready layouts, ensuring correct grammar, style and tone
• Thorough fact checking of all copy
• Writing catchy headings, captions and intros
• Cutting and tracking copy to fit page layouts
• Editing supplements and bumper issues
• Drawing up and maintaining editorial progress and budget reports for the magazine and supplements
• Ensuring the smooth production of the magazine from concept through to print
• Maintaining the high editorial standard of the magazine

REQUIREMENTS:

• Three-year tertiary qualification in English, journalism or media studies
• A proficient writer and copy editor
• The ability to work under pressure and a willingness to work overtime when necessary
• A proactive and motivated self-starter with a strong sense of responsibility
• A minimum of two years experience in a publishing environment and knowledge of InDesign

Please email a motivation letter (max 200 words) along with your CV (PDF format preferred), outlining what makes you suitable for this position. Please note that shortlisted candidates will be required to take a writing and copy-editing test. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application for this position unsuccessful.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries/ submissions: vacancies@hsm.co.za

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

Deadline: 1 May 2012

The application period for the new Li Journalism Fellowship is now open and will run until 1 May 2012, the International Press Institute (IPI) announced today.

The annual, two-month fellowship is named after IPI Vice-Chairman Simon Li, a former assistant managing editor for The Los Angeles Times, and his wife, June, in recognition of their years-long support for IPI and press freedom.

The Li Fellowship is open to professional print, TV, radio, and online journalists who have a minimum of five years' reporting experience and who can demonstrate a commitment to excellence, ethical standards and the role of press freedom in promoting fundamental human rights.

Based at the IPI General Secretariat headquarters in Vienna, Austria, the Fellow will focus on a research or other project - which must include a press freedom aspect - agreed on by the Fellow and the IPI selection committee.

IPI will provide a monthly stipend to help cover the Fellow's expenses while in Vienna, as well as a two-month public transport travel pass. Fellows are responsible for covering travel and any additional living costs, though IPI will assist in locating accommodation.

Applications will be considered by a selection committee comprised of four representatives from the IPI Board of Directors as well as Mr. Li. IPI particularly welcomes applications from U.S. minorities, African and Asian journalists, and journalists who have focused on Africa or Asia.

"The Fellowship is a fantastic opportunity for a working journalist or a journalist in transition to further his or her career while contributing to IPI's valuable press freedom work,” said IPI Executive Director Alison Bethel McKenzie. "We look forward to receiving strong applications from media professionals across the globe."

The Fellowship will preferably take place during the months of August and September, though the exact time period is negotiable depending on the needs of the Fellow and IPI.

IPI notes that Fellows who intend to take a leave of absence or sabbatical from their place of employment must have written consent from their direct supervisor or media house to participate in the Fellowship.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• The Fellowship will run yearly.
• The Fellowship will be for a period of two months (preferably August and September each year, but negotiable depending on needs of Fellow and IPI).

• The Fellowship is open to professional print, TV, radio, and online journalists.

• Fellows must have a strong command of the English language, written and oral.

• Fellows who intend to take a leave of absence, or sabbatical, from their place of employment, must have written consent from their direct supervisor or media house to participate in the fellowship.

• The Fellowship will be based at the IPI General Secretariat headquarters in Vienna, Austria.

• A minimum of five years’ professional experience, as well as a demonstrated commitment to excellence, ethical standards and the role of press freedom in promoting fundamental human rights are required.

• While at IPI, Fellows will focus on a research or other project agreed on by the Fellow and the IPI selection committee. The project must include a press freedom aspect.

• The application phase will run each year from 1 February – 1 May.

• Complete applications must include application form, CV or resume, two character references, and two writing samples.

• IPI will provide a monthly stipend of 1,000 Euro / month to cover some expenses.

• IPI will provide a monthly travel pass valid for two months for all public transport in Vienna.

• Fellows will be responsible for covering their own travel and accommodation costs.

• IPI will assist Fellows in the selection of accommodation.

• Applications will be considered by a selection committee comprised of four representatives from the IPI board of directors and Simon Li.

• IPI particularly welcomes applications from U.S. minorities, African and Asian journalists, or journalists who have covered Africa or Asia.

Applications should be sent by post, e-mail, or fax to:

Anthony Mills
Press Freedom & Communications Manager
International Press Institute (IPI)
Spiegelgasse 2/29 A-1010 Vienna Austria
Fax: + 43 1 512 9014
Email: amills(at)freemedia.at

Download application form here >>

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: amills(at)freemedia.at

For submissions: amills(at)freemedia.at

Website: http://www.freemedia.at

Date: 28 April 2012

After kick-starting 2012 with the exciting February and March editions of the Abuja Writers Forum (AWF) Guest Writer Session with Uche Ezechukwu, Steve Okeocha, Theresa Ameh and K K Iloduba, the much acclaimed monthly event now in its fourth year brings more literary thrills with the Lagos-based award-winning journalist, gender activist and poetess, Betty Abah on April 28.

The event which has now relocated to Hamdala Plaza on Jimmy Carter Street, Asokoro, Abuja from its previous Pen and Pages Bookshop base, will also feature interludes with the University of Uyo-trained painter Millicent Osumuo, the singer-cum-saxaphonist Lorriane Panam, and the budding short story writer Lami Yakubu.

Author of two poetry collections – Sound of Broken Chains and Go Tell Our King - Betty Abah began writing even before she became a teenager. It is no surprise that writing has become very much a part of her life, including six active years of journalism. Sound of Broken Chains is a collection of devotional poems with the writer drawing attention to the fact that whatever chains tie us down as individuals, families and at national level, if we are determined, we can break the chains and be liberated. In her own words, “It may not necessarily be spiritual chains; it can be social or psychological chains.” The poems in her latest work, Go Tell Our King draw from her involvement with the media, women’s rights, political advocacy and her indigenous Idoma locale.
Abah who hails from the Idoma speaking part of Benue State, obtained a degree in English and Literary Studies from the University of Calabar in 1999. Her passion for writing budded early in life for while in school, she wrote for various campus publications and served as literary editor of Quill, the departmental magazine, was deputy editor of Malabor Watch, a publication of the Student Union Government university and served as pioneer chairperson of the university branch of the National Association of Campus Women Journalists (NACWOJ).

During the compulsory National Youth Service (NYSC), she served as press club coordinator and production editor of the maiden edition of the Regalite magazine of Regal College, Sagamu, Ogun State, part of whose activities earned me the NYSC’s “State Honours Award’
Abah worked as a journalist for Nigerian publications including the influential TELL and NEWSWATCH Magazines, and was a recipient of numerous professional fellowships including the Nigeria Media Merit Award, the Diamond Award for Media Excellence, the American Alfred Friendly Press Fellowship (AFPF) and the Knight Public Health Journalism Fellowships.
The AFPF saw her reporting at the Rocky Mountain News in Colorado for five months in 2006 and undergoing several journalism trainings in the USA and Canada. In the course of the fellowship, Abah received two other fellowships-the John Knight Health Reporting Fellowship (which saw her undergoing training on health reporting at the Centre for Dis-eases Control and Prevention (CDC), in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A., and the Kaiser Family Foundation Fellowship, which entailed health training at the Canadian Broadcasting Cooperation (CBC), Toronto and reporting the International AIDS Conference in Toronto, Canada.In July 2010, Abah was among young tobacco control activists selected from across the world for the Global Tobacco Leadership Training at the Johns Hop-kins University in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A. After she got the fellowship, Abah focused on health journalism.

Her writing and development activities have won her several awards including Poet of the Year (1995) by her department at the university, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) State Honour’s Award (Ogun State) 2001, Travel/Tourism Re-porter of the Year Award by the Nigeria Media Merit Awards (NMMA) 2003 and UNICEF-sponsored “Child Friendly Journalist” by the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME), 2008, among others.

Since its inception four years ago, the Guest Writer Session has been a consistent feature of the nation’s literary scene. The April 28, 2012 edition which starts at 4pm, will include the usual side attractions of poetry performance, mini art exhibition, and a raffle-draw as well as live music. The Abuja Writer’s Forum meets three Sundays each month and hosts a reading on every last Saturday of the month.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: abujawriters@fastermail.com

Website: http://www.abujawritersforum.com/

Deadline: 15 April 2012

There are two special Bogliasco fellowships that are offered without restriction on nationality and cover travel expenses (below). Note that with the regular Bogliasco Fellowship, "the cost of transportation to and from Genoa is the responsibility of the Fellows, as are all other personal expenses incurred during the Fellowship period." These special fellowships as stated here MAY BE available during the 2012-2013 academic year.

John Burroughs Bogliasco Fellowship in Literature

Established by George Capen Bitting, this Special Fellowship is named in honor of the American naturalist and essayist who was active in the evolution of the U.S. conservation movement. Along with Henry David Thoreau, John Burroughs was an important practitioner of the American literary genre, the nature essay. This Special Fellowship is awarded, without restriction on nationality, to persons working in creative writing. In addition to reimbursing travel expenses to and from Genoa, this Fellowship provides a cash stipend.

Leo Biaggi de Blasys Bogliasco Fellowship

Named for the Swiss industrialist whose bequest enabled the establishment of the Bogliasco Foundation and Liguria Study Center for the Arts and Humanities, this Fellowship was created by members of the Biaggi family. It is awarded, without restriction of discipline, to persons living in those parts of the world where the cost of travel to Genoa may be prohibitive. The Leo Biaggi de Blasys Bogliasco Fellowship provides reimbursement of travel expenses and a modest cash stipend.

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Bogliasco Fellowships are awarded to qualified persons working in the various disciplines of the Arts and Humanities without regard to nationality, age, race, or gender.

To be eligible for the award of a Fellowship, applicants should demonstrate significant achievement in their disciplines, commensurate with their age and experience. Please note that Bogliasco Fellowships are not awarded to students currently in a degree-granting program. The Foundation gives preference to persons whose applications suggest that they would be comfortable working in an intimate, international, multi-lingual community of scholars and artists.

The following materials are required of all candidates for Fellowships. The written documents may be submitted in English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish.

(1) The completed application form.

(2) Three letters of reference, which must be sent to the Foundation as digital files.

(3) A short-form curriculum vitae, three pages in length.

(4) A one-page description of the project that the applicant would pursue during her/his stay at the Liguria Study Center.

(5) A sample of the applicant’s work that has been published, performed, exhibited, or otherwise publicly presented during the last five years.

Specific information for each page of the application may be opened by clicking the [Information] buttons at the bottom of the pages. We suggest that you read carefully this information as you complete your application.

Bogliasco Fellows may be accompanied by their spouses/partners during their stay at the Liguria Study Center. Spouses/partners who intend to pursue a project in one of the disciplines, and who wish to be designated as Bogliasco Fellows, must submit separate and complete applications.

There are certain practical issues that may influence the granting or scheduling of a Fellowship:

Reapplications: Persons who have previously been awarded Bogliasco Fellowships are eligible to reapply for subsequent Fellowships, but only after a period of three years has elapsed. For example, Bogliasco Fellows who were in residence during the winter-spring 2010 semester are eligible to reapply for winter-spring 2013.

Practical Restrictions: Before preparing an application you should consult with an officer of the Foundation (info@bfny.org) if you or your spouse/partner have either of the following:

— food allergies or other dietary restrictions,
— problems walking up and down stairs or steep inclines.

If you decide to submit an application for a Bogliasco Fellowship, and have questions, please feel free to contact the Foundation office (see below).

Deadlines for the submission of applications are as follows: January 15, 2012, for residencies during the fall-winter semester beginning in September 2012, and April 15, 2012, for the winter-spring semester beginning in February 2013.

Notification dates for the award of Fellowships are as follows: April 1, 2012 for Fellowships during the fall-winter semester beginning in September 2012; July 1, 2012 for Fellowships during the winter-spring semester beginning in February 2013.

The Bogliasco Foundation
10 Rockefeller Plaza (16th Floor)
New York, NY 10020-1903
1 212 713-7628
info@bfny.org

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: info@bfny.org

For submissions: use the fellowship's application registration facility here

Website: https://www.bfny.org

Scifia is a science fiction publishing entity committed to promoting best practices among human beings for furthering the development of the consciousness and technological prowess of the human race.

THE YES-YES LIST

Scifia is open to most subgenres. This includes hard scifi, political scifi, psychological scifi, sci-comedy, sci-horror, and sociological scifi. However, we are actively seeking submissions of the following kinds:

• Alien protagonist – Any story where the main character is an alien, particularly those told from the alien’s POV
• Alternate universe – Any story for which the many worlds theory has to be true within the universe of the story or any alternate history story which does not fall into a category on the NO-NO list (see below)
• Cyber – Any story where if someone asked you what subgenre your story fits into, you could easily fit a “cyber” into your description
• Elections – Alien elections, intergalactic elections, elections of military leaders, elections of humans to political office etc.
• Extinct creatures – Any science fiction story featuring an organism currently known or believed to be extinct
• GLBTQI – Any science fiction story featuring a main character who is gay, lesbian, transgendered, queer, intersex or otherwise possessed of a sexuality, sexual morphology, gender identity or gender expression which is not describable as “heterosexual,” “male,” “female,” “man,” or “woman” as traditionally misunderstood.
• Time travel – Yes, we want time travel stories. Believe it or not. But please no: grandfather paradoxes, “Time Patrol” rip-offs, or stories where the invention of time travel requires that time travel already exists

If you have a great story that you think would be suitable for Scifia, click the "Submit to Scifia" button below. You will be taken directly to our submission form.

Do not include a bio or history of prior publication. Submissions will be evaluated on the basis of quality and marketability.

HOW CAN I MAXIMIZE MY CHANCES OF GETTING A STORY ACCEPTED?

When reviewing works of science fiction, our editor has two fundamental questions in mind:

• Is this an example of good writing in general?
• Is this story enhanced in a meaningful way by its science fiction element(s)?

THE NO-NO LIST

Please do not send:

• 2nd person POV stories
• American Civil War alternate history stories
• Any story featuring elves, fairies, gnomes etc. in a purely fantasy setting
• Any story featuring vampires of any kind in any setting
• Any story making more than passing reference to the “laws of robotics”
• Fan fiction of any kind
• FanboyZ in space!
• Grandfather paradoxes
• Poetry (unless you are Rimbaud or Bukowski)
• Pure horror
• Stories without a clear beginning, middle and end

HOW DO I GET PAID?

Authors will be paid $25 via PayPal upon acceptance, for any story of any length.

Royalty pay is on the following schedule:

An ISSUE is any collection of stories and/or articles packaged together for sale in any electronic or print format, with the exception of the Scifia website(s) and any Scifia related promotional materials.

For any author who submits an accepted story prior to September 1, 2012 a 30% royalty on net receipts for any Scifia ISSUE within which the accepted work appears will be split equally between authors contributing to that ISSUE. This royalty will be paid on a quarterly basis for twelve months following the first publication of said story in any ISSUE in which it appears.

If you are thinking about submitting a work that has not been previously published, keep in mind that most publications will not publish pieces that have been previously published in print, eBook, or on the web. After we publish your work, it can only be marketed as a reprint. This severely limits the number of markets that will accept it, and drastically reduces the pay rate it can receive. It is up to you, as an author who has likely worked many hours to produce your work, to decide if publishing your piece in ebook, epub, ibook, audiobook, podcast and/or webcomic format(s), and giving up your First Publishing Right for a mere $25 and your share of 30% of net receipts, is really what you want to do.

WHAT RESPONSE TIME SHOULD I EXPECT?

You should receive word regarding your submission within four weeks of sending your initial email. If you have not heard back in four weeks time, you should inquire at: submissions@scifia.com.

SIMULTANEOUS SUBMISSIONS AND PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED STORIES

Simultaneous submissions are discouraged. That said, we have no problem publishing a story that is going to appear in another publication or that has already done so. What we don’t want is the scenario where we suddenly find out that we cannot publish a story that you submitted and we accepted without incurring a large headache. Let us know immediately if a story you have submitted to Scifia has been accepted elsewhere.

RIGHTS

Upon acceptance of your submission, Scifia reserves the NONEXCLUSIVE right to publish your content for sale in any format, including but not limited to ebook, epub, ibook, audiobook, podcast and webcomic. You retain the right to do the same and to sell anyone else the NONEXCLUSIVE right to also publish your work. We do not even ask that you refrain from self-publishing your content during any period of time. (Courtesy link-backs, however, are always appreciated, where applicable.) Go ahead and sell yourself. We will sell you too.

Scifia will make no substantive alterations to your work’s text or title without your express approval.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries: submissions@scifia.com

For submissions: via submishmash

Website: http://www.scifia.com/

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

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

Deadline: 31 January 2012

The Caine Prize is open to writers from anywhere in Africa for work published in English. Its focus is on the short story, as reflecting the contemporary development of the African story-telling tradition.

ELIGIBILITY

* Unpublished work is not eligible for the Caine Prize.
* Submissions should be made by publishers only.
* Only one story per author will be considered in any one year.
* We require 6 copies of the work in its originally published version.
* If the work is published in a book or journal, we would like to receive at least one copy of the book / journal and five photocopies; but particularly where several stories are submitted from one anthology we would like if possible to receive six copies of the book / journal itself.
* If the work is published online, we would like to receive six photocopies.
* Only fictional work is eligible.

Please note that works which do not conform to the criteria will not be considered for the prize. Please do not waste your own time and postage by sending in material which is unsuitable. Works not eligible for entry include stories for children, factual writing, plays, biography, works shorter than 3000 words and unpublished work. If you are not sure whether your work is eligible, please email us for advice.

HOW TO ENTER

Publishers should post six hard copies of the story for consideration to:

Nick Elam
The Caine Prize for African Writing
The Menier Gallery
Menier Chocolate Factory
51 Southwark Street
London SE1 1RU

Entries should be accompanied by a letter from the publisher conveying a short CV or brief biography of the writer, and specifying which African country the writer comes from.

FULL RULES

The Prize is awarded to a short story by an African writer published in English, whether in Africa or elsewhere. Indicative length is between 3000 and 10,000 words.

“An African writer” is taken to mean someone who was born in Africa, or who is a national of an African country, or whose parents are African, and whose work has reflected African sensibilities.

There is a cash prize of £10,000 for the winning author and a travel award for each of the short-listed candidates (up to five in all).

For practical reasons, unpublished work and work in other languages is not eligible. Works translated into English from other languages are not be excluded, provided they have been published in translation, and should such a work win, a proportion of the prize would be awarded to the translator.

The award is made in July each year, the deadline for submissions being 31 January. Works received after that date will be put forward to the next year's prize. The short-list is selected from work originally published in the five years preceding the submissions deadline and not previously considered for a Caine Prize. The deadline for the next prize is 31 January 2012; works must have been published between 1 February 2007 and the closing date.

In general it is unwise to delay the submission of entries until shortly before the deadline: postal and delivery hiccups can easily result in material arriving too late. It is far better to submit material a few weeks in advance.

NB: There is no application form. Submissions should be made by publishers, in the form of six original published copies of the work for consideration. If published in a magazine or journal we will accept one original copy plus five photocopies, but would prefer six original copies. These should be sent to the address below.

We are happy to take submissions from internet magazines, but must insist that we receive six hard copies of these, as of other submissions. Also it is important that internet entries be carefully edited: past judges have not viewed favourably entries containing typos and other errors.

The judges will consider only one work per writer in any one year, and only short stories are eligible.

Every effort is made to publicise the work of the short-listed authors through the broadcast as well as the printed media.

Winning and short-listed authors will be invited to participate in writers’ workshops in Africa, London and elsewhere as resources permit.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: info@caineprize.com or jenny@raittorr.co.uk

For submissions: Nick Elam, The Caine Prize for African Writing, The Menier Gallery, Menier Chocolate Factory, 51 Southwark Street, London SE1 1RU

Website: http://www.caineprize.com

Mara Gates Safaris is an indigenously owned Kenyan Company run by highly experienced experts in the Tourism industry and competent staff able to handle client travel needs. The company has its central reservations office in Nairobi- Kenya and partner offices in Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa and Boston in the United States of America.

The companies organises different sorts of safaris for clients and can also tailormake tours that fit their budget and preferences.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• We are looking to hire a content writer to write articles for our travel website and our various blogs. The writer will not be permanently based in our office but will work by their own schedule.

• The writer will be given topics to write on and will research and should also be able to come up with ideas.

• The writer will be paid per article approved. The rate per article will be negotiated with the writer.

REQUIREMENTS:

• The writer must have good writing skill with excellent command in english language need to apply only

• The writer should be able to browse the internet and collect materials to research and write on topics based on THEIR own words.

• NO articles copy/pasted from the net will be accepted. All articles submitted will be checked for internet duplicates.

• The average length of articles will be between 550 to 600 words.

• Past experiences of writing project will be an added advantage but not a must.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For submissions: apply here

Website: http://www.maragates.com/

Deadline: 1 August 2011

RamsayMedia Custom Publishing is pleased to present an exciting contract opportunity (inclusive of benefits). The company is looking for a bright, motivated and highly organised Deputy Editor with a keen interest in the automotive industry for its new automotive title, Automobil, published on behalf of the RMI (Retail Motor Industry).

Reporting to the Group Editor - Custom Publishing, and based in Sandton, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the brand's various social media platforms and websites, producing online and print copy, developing relationships with individuals in the RMI and automotive industry and attending RMI events as requested.

The Deputy Editor will primarily be responsible for:

• Liaising with the directors of the RMI to gather news content for the magazine and website
• Managing and producing content for the brand's website and social media platforms
• Writing online and print articles as and when required
• Supporting the adsales team by helping to conceptualise and write copy for advertorials, special supplements, inserts and other brand extensions
• Assisting the editor with feature planning
• Reporting on and photographing the client at RMI and industry events
• Writing occasional press releases
• Taking photographs and video footage for use across all the platforms

Company Description

RamsayMedia is an innovative and principled South African media company that delivers original quality content to audiences across multiple platforms. Our mission is to provide our clients with innovative communication solutions through the delivery of world-class content that entertains, informs and inspires audiences.

The successful candidate will need to have the following:

• Three - five years solid practical experience, preferably gained in either a news journalism role or as a writer in an automotive or B2B publishing environment
• News desk/newspaper training/work experience advantageous
• A keen interest and flair for digital media platforms
• Must be familiar with production and page management requirements
• Investigative ability - able to structure questions and pose these in the appropriate manner to gather necessary information
• Excellent writing skills (and a portfolio of work to prove it)
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to meet deadlines
• Must have some photographic ability
• A valid driver's license and own transport is essential
• A willingness to work unusual hours and attend events after hours where necessary
• Availability to travel locally when required

If you're interested in a role within this dynamic, ever evolving division, please send a letter of application and an up-to-date CV to applications@ramsaymedia.co.za

Applications will close on Monday 1st August 2011.

Further correspondence will only be entered into with candidates under consideration for the position. Should you not have heard from us within ten working days of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

City: Sandton - Johannesburg

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: applications@ramsaymedia.co.za

For submissions: applications@ramsaymedia.co.za

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