Here is the second part of the Yorkshire Writers' newsletter for February:
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Yorkshire Writers'
Newsletter
February 2015
(Part Two)
Writing
Yorkshire News
A few more items
too good to miss so a short supplement plus a correction to an incorrect
link for the Songwriting with Ray Hearne Masterclass in part one of the
February newsletter.
Writing Yorkshire Masterclass
Song Writing Masterclass with Ray Hearne - Sheffield - 21st March 2015.
Our very own Ray
Hearne will be running this song-writing masterclass. For
beginners and experienced writers alike, this will be a masterclass set
to music. Anyone interested in trying to put their stories into song is
invited to come along and join in this practical session, during which we
will ALL write. We'll look at some of the key issues in songwriting
and agree together some impromptu themes/subjects before spending
some time on practical writing and sharing drafts with the group.
Don’t worry, you won’t have to sing unless you really want to!
Writer and performer of songs and poems at concerts, festivals,
conferences in UK and abroad, Ray
Hearne has been working with schools and community groups
across South Yorkshire and beyond for many years, helping them to find
and write their own poems, performance pieces, songs and anthems, and to
publish and perform, as well as record and broadcast.
There was an error
with the link in the previous issue, this is now corrected, for more info
and to book a place please click here -
Apologies
to all for the error.
WORKSHOPS &
COURSES
Writing Weekend by the Sea - Bridlington
When:
27th - 29th March 2015
Tutor:
Liz Cashdan.
Cost:
£165.00 includes dinner, B&B in ensuite rooms & workshops.
More info:
Liz Cashdan - email: lizcashdan@gmail.com / phone: 01142
368361
SPOKEN WORD
The Story Forge - Open Mic
New monthly storytelling night. Bring a story (prose or verse) to share!
When:
Tuesday 17th February 2015, 8:00pm (3rd Tuesday of every month).
Entry:
Free
Venue:
- The Fat Cat, 23 Alma Street, Sheffield, S3 8SA,
More info:
tim.ralphs@gmail.com
The Bell Jar Open Mic
Come along and be entertained by Yorkshires and Derbyshires finest
writing talent. Be part of the open mic by chucking your name into the
hat.Its guaranteed to be a top night showcasing our wordy beauty.
When:
Monday, February 23rd 2015 at 19.30 pm. (Usually held every 4th Monday of
each month)
Entry:
Free
Venue:
The Bell Jar, 75 London Rd, Sheffield, S2 4LE
More info: gorillapoetry.southyorkshire@yahoo.co.uk
Well Spoken Sessions
What:
Well Spoken – an evening of spoken word
When:
2nd Thursday of each month from 7.30pm
Where:
Doncaster Brewery, 7 Young Street, Doncaster, DN1 3EL
More info:
Phone: 01302 376436 / 07770 958394
WRITING
GROUP NEWS
There are lots of writing groups in South Yorkshire and beyond, all
waiting to welcome you and to find out the details just click
- here - this will take you straight to
our group listings on the Writing
Yorkshire website where you'll find all of the
information that you'll need.
If you run a group which isn't included then just send the details
to us at: info@writingyorkshire.org and we'll
be happy to add them to our listings (thanks to those who have already
sent details on to us).
YOUNG
WRITERS
Young Poets Network
The Young Poets Network is an online resource from the Poetry Society for
young poets up to 25. Here you’ll find features about poets and poetry,
writing challenges, new writing from young poets and a list of
competitions, magazines and writing groups which particularly welcome
young poets.
The Young Poets Network is for everyone interested in poets and poetry –
whether you’ve just started out, or you’ve been reading and writing for
ages.
For more info: CLICK HERE
OPPORTUNITIES AND VACANCIES
Verb New Voices - Deadline: Sun 1st March 2015
Verb New Voices 3 is looking for four artists based in the North of
England who would like to make a new piece of work for BBC Radio.
Created by Arts Council England in partnership with the BBC and arts
organisations from across the North, Verb New Voices 3 will support four
artists to receive professional development to create innovative work for
radio. We particularly encourage applications from artists with diverse
perspectives.
Each artist will receive a commission from the BBC to create an
eight-minute piece for Radio 3’s The Verb. Part of the commission will
include spoken word or written narrative. Your broadcast on The Verb may
be a short piece or an excerpt from a longer project. We are particularly
interested in hearing from artists who want to integrate multimedia forms
to enhance the audience’s experience of their work.
More info: CLICK HERE
COMPETITIONS
Mslexia
Women's Short Story Competition 2015 - closing date: Monday 16th March 2015
Mslexia Women's Short Story Competition 2015 is for previously
unpublished stories of up to 2,200 words by women writers.
Judge:
Alison MacLeod
1st Prize:
£2,000 plus two optional extras: a week's writing retreat at Ty Newydd
Writers’ Centre* and a day with a Virago editor**
2nd Prize:
£500
3rd Prize:
£250
Three other finalists win £100 each.
All winning stories will be published in issue 66 of Mslexia, published
in June 2015.
Entry fee:
£10 per story.
More info:
CLICK HERE
International
Welsh Poetry Competition
- 31st May 2015
More info HERE
Writing
Yorkshire Website
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find out more about the full range of services that Writing Yorkshire offer,
including mentoring, writers advice sessions, and membership then click here.
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send us an item for inclusion please email it to: info@writingyorkshire.org
with "Newsletter" in the subject line.
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provide information about writing events in the region, and run a variety
of writing activities throughout the Yorkshire area. If you would like
more information please email or ring Geoff on 0114 3830456 (answerphone,
but we will ring you back).
Thanks to all who provided information posted here. We will always
endeavour to make sure that the information included is accurate but
apologies in advance for any errors or omissions which may occur, any
corrections or suggestions will be welcomed.
We hope that you enjoy the newsletter.
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