Opportunities for Writers
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Comedy Writing Workshop with Rob Gee
Posted on 9th September 2010
Develop your comedy writing skills with acclaimed comic and performance poet Rob Gee. Wednesday 29th September, 7.30pm – 9.30pm, Sherwood Library
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Noel Greig Young Writers travel bursary
Posted on 2nd September 2010
Up to £750 for young writers under 30.
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Fourth Annual Troubadour International Poetry Prize
Posted on 31st August 2010
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Getting to Where You Want to Be - Workshop
Posted on 18th August 2010
Using exercises from The Writer’s Compass DIY guide to professional development planning, this not-to-be-missed workshop with writer and experienced workshop leader Sarah Hymas. She will provide you with a structured opportunity to explore where you want to get to professionally and to start planning your next steps.
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Weathervane Live presents the Vocal Books Tour
Posted on 18th August 2010
Nottingham based Weathervane Press is proud to announce a new initiative for the East Midlands, the Vocal Books Tour from Weathervane Live.
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Strange 'Ands afoot - Creative Writing at Stapleford
Posted on 12th August 2010
coming up – four lots of two hour sessions (1pm – 3pm) at Stapleford Library, Notttinghamshire with Dave Wood – only £16.00.
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Residential Creative Writing/ Poetry Workshop in Lincolnshire Wolds
Posted on 10th August 2010
For the second year Christopher Sanderson (poet and workshop leader in both Louth and Lincoln) and freelance award-winning poet Paul Sutherland with seven collections and a highly respected workshop leader are running a residential workshop in the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds.
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Unique Writing Prize – Autumn 2010
Posted on 6th August 2010
Escalator Literature 2010
Take a giant leap towards your first poetry collection with this nationwide poetry prize.
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Wild Orchid Theatre Writing Competition
Posted on 28th July 2010
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Could you help with research?
Posted on 27th July 2010
If so, please email J.B.Walker@lboro.ac.uk
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NAWE New Accredited Training in Coaching Skills for Writers
Posted on 20th July 2010
In partnership with the Arvon Foundation
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Shoot Experience - FREE photo storytelling workshop
Posted on 14th July 2010
QUAD is looking for 40 Derby and Derbyshire groups during July to mid September to take part in a FREE photo storytelling workshop.
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Writer in Residence wanted - MuBu
Posted on 12th July 2010
Writing East Midlands is looking for a published writer, with strong familiarity of the East Midlands, to work ‘in residence’ across an exciting, digitally based project.
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Communications Office, Broadway Cinema, Nottingham
Posted on 8th July 2010
WE’RE LOOKING FOR A SKILLED, EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL TO PROVIDE EXCELLENT PRESS, PR, ON AND OFFLINE MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS FOR BROADWAY & THE PBQ NETWORK
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Pentabus Theatre - We Are Here
Posted on 7th July 2010
PENTABUS THEATRE
‘The excellent Pentabus’ GuardianAN INVITATION
We want to celebrate who we are and do what we do best by opening up a slot in our 2012 programme for an as yet undiscovered play.
Think you have an unproduced play that we might want to programme?
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Creative Constellation Workshop at the QUAD
Posted on 5th July 2010
Creative Constellation Workshop at Derby QUAD. Monday 19th July 12 – 2 p.m.
Constellations are a great way of working with your story on a non-verbal level – that’s why it is effective with writers, filmmakers, musicians and dancers. -
Short Story Competition - Creative Tourist
Posted on 22nd June 2010
We love cities (especially our famously wet Manchester, but really, all cities.) We love good writing. So to celebrate great urban writing, Creative Tourist and Rainy City Stories have teamed up to launch a new short story competition, Rain Never Stops Play.
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Full Grants For Arvon Writing Courses Available
Posted on 21st June 2010
A limited number of grants are available to cover the full cost of a creative writing course run by The Arvon Foundation. Open to writers living in England and Wales who have not previously been on an Arvon course.
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Lyric Lounge Leicester Volunteers Wanted!
Posted on 9th June 2010
Fancy being part of one of the biggest cultural events of the year?
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CALLING ALL FEMALE AUTHORS & ARTISTS GLOBALLY
Posted on 9th June 2010
Want to contribute to a special ‘Global Arts Initiative’ for the 2011 International Women’s Day Centenary?
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Constellation Workshop at QUAD Derby
Posted on 4th June 2010
Constellations are an innovative way of working with story and ideas. Saturday 5th June 2-4p.m.
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Freelance Development Director, Nottingham Writers Studio
Posted on 28th May 2010
We are looking for an independent, ambitious and creative person who is able to work effectively at board level to turn our successful Arts Council bid into a deliverable programme, as well as being able to deal with the day-to-day needs of members efficiently.
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Script West Midlands presents 'TENacity'
Posted on 27th May 2010
Forging a career as a playwright requires drive, determination and a certain degree of staying power. TENacity is a targeted development programme offering writers the chance to explore new ways of working in a creative, supportive environment.
With events ranging from workshops, readings, writer labs and networking, the programme offers a wide variety of opportunities for writers to hone their skills with input and support from dramaturgs and theatre practitioners.
Delivered at venues across the West Midlands with support from regional theatres, activities include a 3-day devising theatre workshop, together with sessions on site-specific theatre, developing community plays and theatre-in-education. There will also be opportunities for writers to try out work in collaboration with regional actors.
So, if you’re a writer just starting out, or a professional playwright looking to expand your portfolio, do get in touch and find out if there’s anything for you.
For further information and booking details, contact Script at: info@scriptonline.net
Script is the regional development agency for dramatic writers in the West Midlands.
TENacity is supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, Shropshire County Council and Warwick District Council.
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Call for Entries: Leicester Family Book Project - phase two
Posted on 27th May 2010
Get involved and win a £25 National Book Token.
The Leicester Family project is looking to record people’s experiences of family life in Leicester, celebrate what it was was like in the past, capture what it’s like today, as well as imagine what families will be like in the future.
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Volunteer Required for Young People's HIV Website Project
Posted on 26th May 2010
Faith in people with HIV are a small charity who support young people who are living with an HIV positive status from mother to baby transmission. We are developing a website that will act as a support mechanism and are looking for a writer to help us!
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Liverpool Lennon Poet 2010
Posted on 26th May 2010
Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy will judge a new international poetry competition celebrating the life of master lyricist, published poet and world icon John Lennon.
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How Do We Develop Teachers' Creative Writing Skills?
Posted on 25th May 2010
Thursday 10 June 2010, 10.00am 4.00pm Highbury Hall, 4 Yew Tree Rd, Birmingham B13 8QG
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UK Young Artists - Call for submissions
Posted on 25th May 2010
Are you an artist aged between 18 and 30?
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NOTTINGHAM OPEN POETRY COMPETITION 2010
Posted on 25th May 2010
PRIZES: 1st: £300 2nd: £150 3rd: £75
and Merit Prizes of One Year’s subscription to
‘ASSENT’Adjudicator: John Siddique
Closing Date: 31st August 2010
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H.E.Bates Short Story Writing Competition
Posted on 22nd May 2010
2010 competition offers a total of £400 prize money for the best stories with a maximum of 2000 words.
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The Poetry Business 2010 Book & Pamphlet Award
Posted on 20th May 2010
The 2010
Book & Pamphlet CompetitionThe Poetry Business is now inviting entries for its 24th Book & Pamphlet Competition. And this year, we’re delighted to be sponsored by NAWE (The National Association for Writers in Education), their support allowing us to raise the prize money to £2,000.
This year’s judge is Simon Armitage, and the deadline is last posting on the 29th of November 2010 (or the 1st of December for online entries).
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Poetry Performance Competition - Cash Prizes!
Posted on 17th May 2010
Nottingham Poetry Society is holding a Poetry Performance Competition on Saturday 22 May 2.30pm at Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street
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Writer Opportunity - Away Pitch
Posted on 13th May 2010
£1600 Fee for minimum of 8 days work on sports and arts project in Staffordshire, creating a series of short poems, plus a longer piece for exhibition launch. You will work alongside a visual artist and will have access to a mentor.
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Writing East Midlands seeks Project Administrator
Posted on 10th May 2010
Writing East Midlands is looking for a Project Administrator to support our project activity and to assist in the general running of the organisation.
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LYRIC LOUNGE DERBY
Posted on 10th May 2010
Spoken words, lyrics, poems…and a pocket full of truths
Derby 11/12/13 JuneIn association with Déda and Baby Studios
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Alt. Fiction Bursaries
Posted on 10th May 2010
Literature Northants is pleased to be able to offer three bursaries for the Alt.Fiction festival of alternative fiction in Derby on Saturday 12th June.
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Public Art Consultation for Creative Writers
Posted on 10th May 2010
Artist John Aldus seeks to involve Creative Writers in the development of his Public Art Project in Derby City Centre. First consultation meeting 20 May at QUAD from 5 to 6pm.
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Writing holiday in the Loire Valley
Posted on 10th May 2010
Award-winning Leicester writer, Nicholas Hogg, leads two creative writing courses at the beautiful Circle Of Misse retreat in the Loire Valley.
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Poetry writing workshop
Posted on 7th May 2010
A workshop at Embrace Arts at the RA centre designed for hesitant poets looking to find inspiration.
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Festival of Bathing Beauties - Call-out for artists, performers and installation artists
Posted on 4th May 2010
The Festival of Bathing Beauties are looking for artists, performers and installation artists to take part in the 2010 event in September.
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I Am An American Poet: This Is American Poetry
Posted on 1st May 2010
Four days of workshops, craft talks, conferences, readings, and community with five American poets in Nottingham, July 15-18, 2010. Tickets on sale now!
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Lawson-West Solicitors Poetry Competition to raise funds for LOROS
Posted on 27th April 2010
Lawson-West solicitors are running a Poetry Competition open to adults resident in Leicestershire or Rutland to raise funds for LOROS.
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Volunteers Wanted!
Posted on 22nd April 2010
Fancy being part of one of the biggest cultural events of the year?
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BAFTA ROCLIFFE NEW WRITING FORUM HOSTED BY ROCLIFFE FOUNDER FARAH ABUSHWESHA AND DAVE SPIKEY
Posted on 8th April 2010
Three 10 minute script extracts (short, feature, TV drama) have been selected through an open submission process. Professional actors perform the scripts in front of an audience. Following each extract performance, the writers receive feedback from the industry co-chair and answer questions from the audience.
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TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE: SAM BAIN & JESSE ARMSTRONG
Posted on 8th April 2010
Whether writing as a pair, as part of a bigger team or individually, Peep Show scribes Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong are two of Britain’s hottest comedy talents. In this onstage interview led by BFI TV consultant Dick Fiddy, and illustrated with clips, Sam and Jesse will talk about their influences, reveal their sitcom-writing secrets and explain why writing comedy is no joke.
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SCREENWRITER TO PLAYWRIGHT A Q&A WITH WILLIAM IVORY
Posted on 8th April 2010
William Ivory discusses the triumphs and challenges of writing for the stage with director Matt Aston and artistic director of Theatre Writing Partnership Kate Chapman.
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BBC WRITERSROOM PRESENTS: FACE TO FACE WITH CHERYL TAYLOR
Posted on 8th April 2010
Here’s your chance to find out how new comedy makes it onto BBC television, with direct insights from the person ultimately responsible, Cheryl Taylor. Kate Rowland, Creative Director for New Writing at the BBC, will ask about Cheryl’s vision for BBC comedy, her priorities and what she finds funny. Then it’s time for your questions…
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BAFTA PRESENTS: IN CONVERSATION WITH ROB BRYDON (Cert 15)
Posted on 8th April 2010
Briony Hanson, Co-Director of The Script Factory, will join Rob Brydon in an onstage conversation, illustrated with clips from some of his best work.
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HENRY NORMAL: HOW TO GET COMEDY ON TV
Posted on 8th April 2010
We’re pleased to welcome Nottingham-born Henry Normal, the Director of Baby Cow, to share his thoughts on British comedy and provide a few tips on writing funny.
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THE WRITE PATH - HOW TO GET AHEAD IN SCREENWRITING
Posted on 8th April 2010
So you wanna be a screenwriter for television or film? What’s the best way of achieving your goal: a degree course, training, experience of other industry jobs or just doing it? Our panel of writers, and a producer, share their experiences and offer advice.
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THE WRITER'S VOICE WITH PAUL ASHTON
Posted on 8th April 2010
Does your script have that elusive thing that every producer wants but nobody is quite able to explain? What IS the writer’s ‘voice’? Join Paul Ashton as he leads a discussion on this topic.
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SCRIPT TO SCREEN: SKELETONS
Posted on 8th April 2010
Skeletons was written and directed by Derbyshire-based Nick Whitfield, with development and co-production investment from East Midlands’ Screen Agency EM Media. The development of the film was atypical, and Skeletons underwent an unusual journey from script to screen. EM Media’s Anna Seifert-Speck will discuss with Nick Whitfield the manner in which Skeletons came about; how it grew from a short film and how the two lead actors were involved in the script development.
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ScreenLit Festival of Film, TV & Writing
Posted on 7th April 2010
In April Broadway Cinema plays host to the ScreenLit Festival. As well as film previews, seasons and authors there are many talent development activities aimed at film and TV writers.
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DRAGONHEART PRESS PUBLISHES FREE NEW ISSUE OF LIVING POETS ANTHOLOGY
Posted on 1st April 2010
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The Reading Room seeks writers!
Posted on 31st March 2010
New literary programme The Reading Room wants to hear from writers of all genres.
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Unheard Voices
Posted on 31st March 2010
Young Muslim Playwrights
Everyone has a story. What’s yours?
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THEATRE WRITING PARTNERSHIP in Nottingham is seeking a freelance specialist in fundraising and development
Posted on 30th March 2010
THEATRE WRITING PARTNERSHIP in Nottingham is seeking a freelance specialist
in fundraising and development to support their small staff team as they embark on
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Wider range of publishing opportunities with IDP
Posted on 30th March 2010
East Midlands publishers Indigo dreams Publishing are increasing the number of publishing opportunities by extending their fields of activity.
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Theatre Writing Partnership placement opportunity
Posted on 29th March 2010
Would you like the chance to come and work with us, find out more about our work with
theatres and theatre writers, make a creative contribution to our programme and gain
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'Getting it Good, Getting it Right' - 29 April Derby Studio Theatre
Posted on 29th March 2010
an evening with DAVID EDGAR & BRYONY LAVERY To launch the revival of this famous studio venue (formerly Derby Playhouse) the Theatre Arts department at Derby, in partnership with the Writers Guild of GB and in association with Theatre Writing Partnership, present this event. Details on www.derby.ac.uk/launch . -
Weathervane Live presents the Vocal Books Tour
Posted on 24th March 2010
Nottingham based Weathervane Press is proud to announce a new initiative for the East Midlands, the Vocal Books Tour from Weathervane Live.
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Call For Submissions: New Walk Magazine
Posted on 17th March 2010
A new international English-language magazine for poetry and the arts based in Leicester.
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Opportunity for poets and spoken word performers
Posted on 16th March 2010
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I Am An American Poet: This Is American Poetry (sponsorship details)
Posted on 15th March 2010
The Nottingham Poetry Series seeks individuals and organizations interested in sponsoring its July event, a four-day poetry conference featuring five American poets.
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Nottingham Poetry Series: April Workshops (deadline extended!)
Posted on 13th March 2010
The deadline for participation in the NPS Spring workshops has been extended! These workshops focus on the generation of new material as well as offering opportunities for peer review and critique.
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Guide2Nottingham is looking for writers
Posted on 5th March 2010
Guide2Nottingham is looking for feature writers and reviewers. Write about anything you want, a focus on Nottingham is desirable but not essential. This is a really fabulous opportunity for budding writers.
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CALL FOR SCRIPT SUBMISSIONS - BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Forum
Posted on 24th February 2010
The BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Forum invites submissions for its forthcoming 10th anniversary events in Nottingham and London.
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The Cockpit Arts Award
Posted on 23rd February 2010
Deadline for receipt of applications Monday, 1 March 2010.
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Leicester Family project
Posted on 22nd February 2010
A new and exciting initiative is inviting people from Leicester to share stories and experiences of family life for an online book.
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LAUNCH OF THE EAST MIDLANDS BOOK AWARD
Posted on 12th February 2010
Writing East Midlands is proud to announce the arrival of the East Midlands Book Award, an independent, annual award that will be first awarded in 2011 for the best book of 2010.
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Poetry Publishing Enquiry Form
Posted on 12th February 2010
Following many requests, Indigo Dreams Publishing now have Poetry Publishing Enguiry Form to avoid unread MSS being submitted
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Indigo Dreams Summer Poetry Collection Competition
Posted on 12th February 2010
Indigo Dreams Summer Collection Competition 2010
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Win a ticket to Writing Industries Conference 2010 courtesy of our friends at Left Lion!
Posted on 1st February 2010
Enter before 6 February!
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Book reviewers wanted
Posted on 1st February 2010
Volunteers sought
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Lunchtime Literary Cafes
Posted on 25th January 2010
Get your hit of literature from these accessible and varied lunchtime talks.
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Off the Page – Spring 2010
Posted on 25th January 2010
A series of fascinating talks by renowned speakers at Nottingham Central Library.
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UK Young Artists 2010 - Call for submissions going live soon
Posted on 25th January 2010
Combined arts, dance, interdisciplinary arts, literature, music, theatre, visual arts
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Experienced fundraiser wanted for arts festival
Posted on 19th January 2010
Experienced fundraiser/ bid application writer wanted for Midlands based Arts Festival scheduled for May 2010, percentage of funds gained as recompense.
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Coaching Skills for Artists working in Regeneration settings
Posted on 18th January 2010
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Ears Wide Open: a creative adventure in sound
Posted on 6th January 2010
an opportunity for two writers (one from the West Midlands and one from the East Midlands) to collaborate and write a series of short plays in response to locations in Birmingham and Nottingham.
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Call out!
Posted on 18th December 2009
Call out for poets, storytellers, lyricists and acoustic acts
To come together and form a small collective to promote and perform together
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Writing School Leicester - January short courses
Posted on 3rd December 2009
Writing a Book for Children with Debbie WhiteWriting Stories for Performance with Polly TuckettWriting Sci-Fi Short Fiction with Damien WalterSaturday Writers’ Manuscript Clinics
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Call for Submissions
Posted on 3rd December 2009
Short Fuse Presents:
RETOX – January 19thRoll over Burroughs + Bukowski…
In honour of all those broken resolutions we present a night of literary excess
Druggy, boozy tales from the gutters of the imagination
Deadline for submissions: 8th January 2010
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Writing Holidays and Workshops from The Literary Consultancy
Posted on 24th November 2009
TLC is delighted to introduce you to an idyllic European base, Casa Ana, which is set within the mesmerizingly beautiful Alpujarras mountain range in Andalucia, Spain.
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Reading Champion for Derbyshire!
Posted on 16th November 2009
Derbyshire County Council is looking to appoint a Reading Champion to work with library staff, staff from other Departments and other organisations to encourage a love of books and reading in children and young people.
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Tell A Tale are looking for children's stories
Posted on 12th November 2009
Tell A Tale are in search of some original stories, written for children (age 3-11)
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Kudos competition listings for writers
Posted on 12th November 2009
Formerly the Competitions Bulletin, this publication is described as ‘a must have for inspiration and publication, hundreds of chances to win’
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Cinnamon Press Writing Awards
Posted on 12th November 2009
Cinnamon Press competitions offer writers in different genres excellent publication opportunities.
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Brittle Star is an unsubsidised, not for profit magazine dedicated to publishing new poetry, short literary fiction and articles
Posted on 26th October 2009
Brittle Star is a ‘little’ magazine which, for its size, contains a surprising variety of new work: poems, stories, interviews. What I especially like about it is that it enables ‘new’ writers to hear their own, and each others’, voices. The life of poetry depends ultimately upon the existence of such magazines, and the commitment and enthusiasm of their editors.’’
Jeremy Hooker
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CANT BOOKS seeks blogs
Posted on 22nd October 2009
Comrades and radio presenters!
Please send http://www.cantbooks.co.uk your blogs on any subject you
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Online Journal Seeks Submissions: Squid Quarterly
Posted on 22nd October 2009
Squid Quarterly, an online journal of the Short i,e, short-shorts, microfiction, prose poetry, flash fiction, seeks submissions for its second issue.
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Deadline approaching for Writing East Midlands Mentoring Scheme
Posted on 20th October 2009
Our mentoring service will offer support and advice to writers of great promise and commitment. The scheme will match the selected writers to a sympathetic, established, professional writer.
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Crime Short Story Competition
Posted on 15th October 2009
Competition for crime short stories up to 2,500 words. Closing date November 30th 2009. Entry fee £3.00. £100 and £50 prizes plus ten additional stories to be published in an anthology. Details at www.spikethecat.co.uk
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Science Fiction Short Story Competition
Posted on 15th October 2009
Adventures in Time and Space is the theme for a Science Fiction short story competition from spikethecat limited. Maximum 2500 words. Closing date 31st December 2009, £3.00 entry fee. £100 and £50 prizes with ten more stories published.
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Secrets and Spies Short Story Competition
Posted on 15th October 2009
Competition for short stories up to 2500 words with the theme Secrets and Spies. Espionage, betrayal, and deceit. £3.00 entry fee. £100 and £50 prizes plus inclusion in an anthology to be produced from entries to the competition.
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Blank Slate UK - Got an idea for a short film?
Posted on 13th October 2009
Now in its seventh year, Blank Slate 2009-10 supports the next generation of British film-making talent through the production of digital short films from black and minority ethnic writers and directors.
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Writing East Midlands Writers' Database has arrived!
Posted on 29th September 2009
The database will function as a promotional tool for you and a useful resource for people interested in writers in the region.
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Theatre Writing Partnership and Derby LIVE are delighted to welcome the world renowned Stan's Cafe to the city of Derby for A City Adventure
Posted on 22nd September 2009
Friday 2 October 2009 10am – 4.30pm
Theatre Writing Partnership and
Derby LIVE are delighted to welcome the
world renowned Stan’s Cafe to the city of
Derby for A City Adventure – a theatre
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Fresh Blood Contest
Posted on 16th September 2009
Leisure Books is partnering with Rue Morgue magazine in association with horror fiction web site ChiZine, to present Fresh Blood, a new writing contest specifically for unpublished horror authors.
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Calling Spooky Fiction Writers
Posted on 8th September 2009
Writelink’s annual Christmas Chillers short story competition is looking for spine-tingling tales of a festive nature. To give the creative juices a boost, the organisers have supplied the first line.
Stories should begin with … “The good fairy stared through the sifting curtain of snow and wondered …”
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Angry Robot Short Story Competition
Posted on 28th August 2009
On Friday August 7th, at the World Science Fiction Convention in Montreal, Angry Robot author Lauren Beuke launched a short story competition. The prize includes a chance to have your short story published in Lauren’s next book, Zoo City
