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One-to-one
surgeries at Crime Story 2016
We’re offering a limited number of FREE 20-minute one-to-one surgeries
at Crime Story 2016 for writers. If you have a plot conundrum or a
piece of narrative that requires detailed procedure, you can apply for a session with a
lawyer or forensic scientist. If you’re looking for publishing advice,
we have a literary agent and an editor to help. For the full list of
one-to-ones, see the full programme at the Crime Story website.
Sessions are
free to Crime Story 2016 attendees and will be
allocated to those we feel the experts can best advise.
Please apply after booking your Crime Story 2016 ticket, by emailing
Peter Cumiskey with no more than 3 paragraphs explaining the
topic or work that you would like to discuss.
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New
Writing North is recruiting!
We have two new roles in our small, friendly office in Newcastle
upon Tyne.
We are recruiting an experienced bookkeeper for the role of Finance & Administration
Assistant. The postholder will support the work of the
Senior Finance & Administration Manager in carrying out day-to-day
financial tasks and preparing and managing the organisation’s accounts
and associated budgets. Read more and apply at our website.
Deadline for Finance & Administration Assistant applications: Friday 22 April 2016
We are also looking for a creative, energetic and organised
self-starter for the new position of Participation Manager. The
Participation Manager will develop, manage and deliver ambitious arts
projects, which create the best conditions for people, and especially
young people, to express themselves creatively and to fulfill their
artistic potential. Read more and apply at our website.
Deadline for Participation Manager applications: Friday 29 April 2016
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People
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Congratulations to
Simon Van der Velde whose short story, Your Pension
Guarantee has been short-listed in the Writers' & Artists' Short Story Competition
2016, from a field of 2,200 entries. Best of luck in
the next round, Simon!
Founding editor of Butcher’s Dog magazine Luke Allan has
had a new chapbook of poems published by MIEL, entitled
minimum soft
exchange. The collection, containing mainly concrete and
formal poetry, is available to purchase online.
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Opportunities
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Project
H-2 for Young Writers in Hull
Support from Hull City Arts and Hull Libraries means The Writing Squad
is now able to open up their Project H initiative to even more writers aged 16-20
in Hull and the surrounding area. 10 writers will join a monthly
workshop to create an event for this year’s Humber Mouth festival in
the city. Visit www.writingsquad.com/h-2 for details.
The deadline is midnight on
Friday 8 April.
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Penguin
Random House UK recruitment
The Scheme,
Penguin Random House UK’s entry-level recruitment programme is offering
four 13-month
paid traineeships in London starting from September.
The deadline is Friday
8 April; for more information, see www.the-scheme.co.uk.
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Skype
Poetry Surgeries with Heidi Williamson
The Poetry
Society is offering Skype one-to-one sessions with
Bloodaxe poet and tutor Heidi
Williamson. These one-hour sessions cost £45 for Poetry
Society members and £55 for non-members. View more information and book your place.
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Writer
in Residence at First Story
First Story believes that writing can transform lives and that there
is dignity and power in every young person’s story.
Its programme places talented, professional writers into secondary schools serving
low-income communities. This residency model allows writers
the opportunity to work
alongside teachers and students to inspire creativity,
foster communication skills and build confidence.
First Story is currently looking for writers with a talent for
teaching creative writing to nurture the skills of young writers and
help them to find their own voices.
What they are looking for: Writers should have published at least
one book and/or have an established reputation as a performance poet or
playwright. They also need at least three years’ experience teaching creative
writing, preferably to young people. Editing experience is desirable
but not essential.
To apply, see the First Story website.
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Competitions
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Sunderland
10x10: 10 Artists into 10 Businesses
Sunderland Cultural Partnership is welcoming submissions from
artists and creatives from the North East to take part in an
aspirational artist-in-residence initiative. Theatre and spoken word
artists are amongst those being sought to work with local businesses,
with fees of
£1000 being offered. Applications close on Friday 1
April at 5pm; for more information, email Helen.connify@sunderland.ac.uk.
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Call
for Love Poems
Birmingham publisher the Emma Press is looking for love poems, for
The Emma Press Anthology of Love to be edited by Rachel Piercey and
Emma Wright. Poets are invited to send in up to three poems and the
deadline is 10 April. Read all about it here.
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V.S.
Pritchett Memorial Prize
The Royal Society of Literature has opened submissions for its annual
V.S. Pritchett Memorial Prize for unpublished short stories (between
2,000 and 4,000 words in length). The submission fee is £5 per story
and the closing date for entries is 20 June. There is a prize of £1,000,
and the winning entry will be published in Prospect online and in the
RSL Review.
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Young
Muslim Writers Awards
Young Muslim writers aged between 5 and 16 are encouraged to submit
their short stories and poems before 31 July. Shortlisted writers will
be invited to the exclusive awards ceremony for the chance of taking
home the trophy. See: www.muslimwritersawards.submittable.com/submit.
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Workshops
and networking
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Screenwriting
Skills Course
Award-winning screenwriter Gavin Williams is to present a
six-seminar course on writing for TV and film, at The Literary and Philosophical
Society (commencing 12 April), and also concurrently at
Jesmond Library
(commencing 14 April). Using clips, discussion, and practical exercises
the classes will take you through the craft of writing effective
dialogue, world-building, shaping dramatic scenes, and approaching the
film and television industry. Participation costs £60. To
sign up—or for more information—please contact gavstatic@sky.com.
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Writing
for Wellbeing in Helmsley
Laura Napran’s Writing for Wellbeing workshops offer to lead you
through guided writing activities to foster personal growth, increased
mindfulness, and emotional wellbeing. Upcoming sessions include Helmsley Arts Centre
on Sunday 17 April (participation costs £25). For more information on
workshops and to book, go to www.writingforwellbeing.co.uk.
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Lapidus
Day 2016 takes place in Chester
Writing for wellbeing organisation Lapidus is holding its annual
mini conference at Chester
University’s new riverside campus on Saturday 14 May.
Ticket prices range from £80-£110, and as well as an exciting programme
of workshops, talks and networking, keynote speaker and founding
Lapidus member, Cheryl Moskowitz, will offer insight into her own
writing for wellbeing journey. Places are limited, so book your tickets
now: www.lapidusday2016.eventbrite.com.
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Learn
to Self Publish in Manchester
Jennifer Smedley, author of Snøfjell,
and owner of PlantaPress will be sharing practical inside knowledge
about printing, bookshops and marketing at The Bridge Pub &
Restaurant on Wednesday
26 May (10am-4pm; tickets £40). Book your place online via Eventbrite.
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Jobs
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LASALLE College of the Arts seeks to appoint an outstanding programme leader,
to be based in Singapore, for its inaugural Masters in Creative Writing
programme (closing date: Thursday
31 March). Apply and view the job specification
at their website.
The Customs
House in South Shields is recruiting four peer mentors
to each work with two arts educators in planning delivery for Arts
Awards projects with specific audiences. The fee will be £600 (three
days at £200 per day). Email your expression of interest or any
additional questions to Elizabeth@customshouse.co.uk by Monday 4 April.
The School of
Arts and Media at the University of Salford is seeking
a lecturer in
Creative Writing and English, with a main focus on
fiction or creative non-fiction. Additional research and teaching
expertise in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage:
children's/young people's literature, experimental literature, genre
fiction. Applications are welcome until Wednesday 6 April via the University website.
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The
Listening Post
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Two Rivers & the Sea
launch
Two Rivers &
the Sea—a poetic-visual essay, continuing the A Year in Beadnell
project, which comprised part of October’s Durham Book Festival—will be
launching at the Lit
& Phil in Newcastle on Tuesday 12 April.
The evening, commencing at 6.30pm, will see poet Lisa Matthews and
visual artist Melanie Ashby explain how they came to unearth sights and
sounds of the Northumberland coastline. They will be joined by Jo
Colley, Linda France and Monkfish Productions. For further details
about this event, see the venue’s website.
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Pig in Thin Air: Newcastle book
launch
Writers, animal people, vegans, runners and travellers are invited
to the book launch of Alex Lockwood’s The Pig in Thin Air—which explores
the relationship between our bodies and those of our nonhuman animal
companions. The free event takes place on Floor 4 of Commercial Union House
on Friday 15
April at 6.30pm. Find out more via the Facebook event page.
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Shakespeare
400 in Newcastle
The 400-year anniversary of Shakespeare’s death is being marked by
the display of a rare First Folio once belonging to George III at Newcastle City Library.
Fans of The Bard can also vote for which film adaptation they would
like to see screened at Newcastle
Castle Keep on Sunday
24 April. Vote for your favourite via the Castle's website.
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