Free Author Event 25 March in Manchester for Librarians and Teachers

I have been forwarded details of the following event, that I thought my followers may be interested in:

Details of a free author event for librarians and teachers that is taking place on March 25^th from 6.00pm, followed by a drinks reception.

 

Canadian author, Debra Ellis, introduces her new novel for teenagers, which tells the story of a 15-year old girl accused of being a terrorist in Afghanistan when her school is blown up by the Taliban. Deborah Ellis has worked in refugee camps in Pakistan and Russia and is a passionate advocate of the disenfranchised.  

 

 

An audience with Debra Ellis: Author of My Name is Pavana

Date: 25^th March from 6.00pm, followed by a drinks reception

Cost: There is no cost to attend this event

Venue: Manchester Metropolitan University’s Geoffrey Manton Building, M15 6LL

Suitable for: Teachers, Librarians and the General Public

To Book: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deborah-ellis-author-event-tickets-10617684781

 

 

Claudia Conerney

Schools’ Liaison Coordinator

Manchester Metropolitan University

Faculty of Humanities, Languages and Social Science,

The Geoffrey Manton Building

Manchester

M15 6LL

0161 247 1789

 

Starred Up movie review

Went to a Insider preview screening of Starred Up with my friend S.  This 18 rated movie is a hard-hitting realistic tale of life inside a British prison.

IMDB says: A troubled and explosively violent teenager is transferred to adult prison where he finally meets his match - a man who also happens to be his father.



Jack O'Connell (This is England, Harry Brown) stars as Eric Love, a starred up young offender moved to an over-21 institution because of his violent behaviour.  The film is an explosive powder keg of anger, whether it be between the prisoners, the prisoners and the guards or even the supposed hierarchy, and the dragging pace is evocative of how it must feel to be living life behind bars.

The director, David Mackenzie and writer, Jonathon Asser, do not give away much backstory to Eric and the film is the better for it.  Bit by bit, we learn that he is the product of a rough childhood (his father Neville, played by Ben Mendelshon of Killing Them Softly and The Dark Knight Rises, has been in prison since he was five, he lost his mother under tragic circumstances and was abused whilst in care) and although Neville tries to be a father to him in prison, in the only ways he knows how, it actually worsens the situation for Eric.

Rupert Friend (The Young Victoria, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas) is captivating as sympathetic volunteer worker Oliver, who tries to reach through the anger to help Eric.

The claustrophobia of locked or revolving doors, windows and slats that allow in only a little light and the constant underlying threat of violence dogs the movie throughout, pointing you towards the climactic end scenes with the inevitability of the dawn.



In cinemas from 21 March, this bruising film is a British winner.                             7.5/10



#StarredUp  #Insider  #JackO'Connell  #RupertFriend

Competition round-up, deadlines 31 March, 16 June and 1 July

The Cleckheaton Writers Group meeting takes place tonight 6-8pm at Cleckheaton Library.  New members always welcome and meetings fortnightly thereafter.

Thanks to my fellow blogger Displacement Activity for the following competition information:

Short Fiction Journal 2014 International Short Story Prize Previously-unpublished short stories of up to 5,000 words may be entered into this competition. There's no restriction on theme or content. The closing date is 31st March 2014. There's a £500 first prize. More details are here and full competition rules are here. Entries will also be considered for publication in Short Fiction.     VS Pritchett Memorial Prize 2014 This annual short story competition is now open to entries of previously-unpublished fiction between 2,000 and 4,000 words.  The competition closing date is 16th June 2014. The winning author will receive £1,000 and the story will be published in print and online. More details and an entry form may be found here.

Morley Literature Festival Short Story Competition 2014   This annual free-to-enter short story competition is open again to submission. Stories of up to 3,000 words - on any theme - may be entered. The competition closing date is 1st July 2014. There are prizes of £50, £30 and £20. This year's judge is Gervase Phinn. You can find more details about the competition here.

Yorkshire Writers newsletter

Here is the latest Yorkshire Writers newsletter that I thought my followers may be interested in:

Yorkshire Writers' Newsletter

February 2014

A warm welcome to all and how is your writing going? Most people say "Well, you know, I should be doing more, I keep doing a bit but this crops up and then something else and before I know it, well, it's February, already!" It is too, and we know how you feel - time travels too fast for most of us and hey, another day, been and gone and once again, we haven't written a word. With this in mind the Writing Yorkshire Brigade have been busy in the background, planning, shaping and tweaking - we've come up with lots of ideas to help you all grab control and prioritise your writing, just like you intended. Over the coming months we'll be detailing our new series of writing masterclasses and workshops as well as outlining the Yorkshire Young Writers Festival and much more - to keep updated inbetween the newsletters you can follow us on our twitter feed - @writingyorks  or our website blog http://writingyorkshire.org/blog/

Now, pens poised, let's start taking notes ..........
 

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WRITING YORKSHIRE NEWS

Andrew Leigh - ‘Inner Critic’ Masterclass.
The first Writing Yorkshire masterclass in our new series is just the one to help you with your New Year Writing Resolutions - It’s not easy being your best when your inner critic relentlessly nags and whispers how little it thinks of you and your ability to write.
You probably know how it goes: you’re not good enough; writing is selfish; you have nothing to say; you don’t deserve it. And that’s just for starters.
Hardly surprising then that writer’s block, procrastination and uncertainty are such frequent and unwelcome companions.
Thankfully inner critics aren’t nearly as invincible as they think. During this 3 hour interactive workshop we’ll explore ways of recognizing and quietening our inner critic. We’ll practice simple ways of stopping it in its tracks and replacing its damaging messages with positive, empowering ones, giving you the mental freedom to write in peace.

 The Inner Critic Workshop includes:
 • Defining and understanding your inner critic
 • Separating your inner critic from you
 • Helpful exercises and techniques
 • Question & answer session
 • A free 50 page pdf e-book

This masterclass will be led by Andrew Leigh. Andrew is a member of the Writing Yorkshire coaching team. He is a full-time life coach with over a decade’s experience of helping people achieve powerful, positive change. Andrew is founder and president of The Sheffield Coaching Exchange and prior to qualifying as a coach he taught English and Creative Writing at Barnsley College and headed the college’s Creative Writing distance learning course. Andrew has an M.A. in Writing and for four years was Chair
(or co-chair) of Sheffield Hallam University Writers’ Group.

When:  on Saturday 22nd March between 10:00am and 1:30pm.
Where: Bank Street Arts, Bank Street, Sheffield, S1 2DS
Cost: £13.50 for Writing Yorkshire members / £18.00 for non-members
How to book: To book a place on this workshop or, for more information, please e-mail ellen@writingyorkshire.org


Daniel Blythe – Writing and Publishing Books for Children and Young People Masterclass.
The second masterclass in our series takes place in April and is for those who want to write for children or young people, but are unsure where to start. This introductory session by published writer Daniel Blythe will give you all of the information that you'll need to get you started on your journey and will also try to answer all of your questions.

The workshop is booked in for April so there'll be more information in the next newsletter, if you can't wait that long then visit our website were you'll find the full details: http://writingyorkshire.org/daniel-blythe-writing-and-publishing-books-for-children-and-young-people-masterclass/


Writing Yorkshire and Experience Barnsley present...
Open to All Creative Writing Session - Barnsley
The last in a series of writing sessions which are Open to All - no experience required, no need to book, just turn up! Or, for more information, phone: 07903 241947
When: Saturday morning, 11.00 am – 1.00 pm
Where: Experience Barnsley Museum & Discovery Centre, Town Hall, Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2TA
Workshop details: 22nd Mar' 2014 | With writer Charlotte Ansell: Women Against Pit Closures Exhibition: What will your story be?
Download the flyer here: www.facebook.com%2fphoto.php%3ffbid%3d10152038156879831%26set%3da.310611999830.147188.807249830%26type%3d1%26theater
www.writingyorkshire.org | www.experience-barnsley.com


Onwords and Upwords Group - Barnsley
Do you have health issues? Are you feeling stressed? Writing creatively could be just the thing for you.
Onwords and Upwords is a friendly and supportive group, which meets up fortnightly in Barnsley town centre. The group explores ideas for getting started and also ways of developing creativity and imagination.
Where: The Civic Theatre, Barnsley
When: 1.00 - 3.00pm Monday 17th and 31st March and Monday 7th April
A trip out for some writing on location is also planned, just as soon as the rain, snow and cold has stopped!
Interested? Want to know more? Please contact Sue Shaw at s.shaw123shaw@btinternet.com or come to the next session. Drinks and biscuits provided.
Just go to the reception desk and someone will show you where we are.
"I enjoyed expressing myself through writing. It's encouraged me to carry on at home." Diane.
"I discovered a new talent and am more confident in my skills." Eve.


Wanted - Young Barnsley Writers!
Are you a young person who would like to write? Do you live in Barnsley? Writing Yorkshire are looking for young people in Barnsley between the ages of 13 - 18  who would like to come along and help make and shape The Barnsley Young Writers Group.
The group will help you to meet other like-minded young people and give you the opportunity to try out ideas for getting started and developing your writing. It doesn't matter if you've never written, if it's something that you would just like to try or if you've been writing for a long time - you are all welcome to come along and share your ideas. We'll provide everything that you need and it's all free, including the refreshments.
The next two sessions are already booked in and the details are below, we have lots of ideas, pens, paper, (not forgetting the free refreshments), all that we're waiting for now is you!
Here are the details:
Session two: Date: Monday 17th March, Venue: Barnsley Town Hall, Room 12, Time: 5.00 - 7.00 pm.
Following these two dates the group plan to meet on alternative Mondays so, if you think that you would like to be involved then come along, we'll be looking out for you... and did we mention the free refreshments, we'll get some extra in just for you.
If you would like more information then just email Sue Shaw at s.shaw123shaw@btinternet.com or just drop in to the next session, and bring a friend if you wish.
 

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We welcome your details of events, writing groups, courses, workshops, open mics, in fact anything to do with creative writing. If you have anything that you would like us to publicise then please send the details to us at this address: info@writingyorkshire.org  - we'll be happy to pass the details on via the newsletter or our website. If you know of anyone that you think may be interested in the newsletter then please do forward a copy on to them.
 

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OTHER NEWS

The Writing Squad  -  Opportunities for Young Writers
The Writing Squad is looking for 30 talented writers to work with their tutors, professional writers and squad graduates. If you're aged 16-21 years old, and you're from or you live, work or study in the North of England - The Squad would like to hear from you.
The Squad fits in with the rest of your life, so you don't need to stop whatever else you're doing. You'll receive...
One-to-one tutoring with professional writers
Email feedback from the course tutor as you need it
Four Squad days a year with professional writers
Opportunities to work on projects
Support and advice from a network of writers you trust
Being part of the Squad is FREE. The Writing Squad welcomes writers of any form - from poetry and prose, through stage and radio plays, to game scripts and graphic novels.
To apply to join the Writing Squad please send examples of your writing with a cover note of no more than 2 pages about you, your writing, and what you'd like the Squad to do for you. Please send up to ten pages of prose/script or ten poems/songs, or URLs to watch or listen to your work. Please also indicate which workshop you would like to attend: Manchester, Sheffield or Newcastle.
Email your application as a Word or PDF attachment to steve@writingsquad.com
Closing date - midnight Sunday 30th March 2014.


Multi-Story Festival - Sheffield
This April, Sheffield Libraries is hosting Multi-Story, the first Sheffield Library Festival.  We’re celebrating the vibrancy and diversity of public libraries by hosting a range of events which include author visits, storytelling and book quizzes, alongside art workshops, live music and hidden library treasures.  Expect local history and local talent, prize winning poetry, literary speed dating and seriously spooky tours.
Highlights include;
.          An evening with Barnsley poet Ian McMillan
·         Literary speed dating for 25 – 35 years olds
·         Histories of Sheffield Cathedral and Sheffield Castle
·         Award winning storytelling for grown-ups
·         Author of Division Street and rising star of contemporary British poetry, Helen Mort
·         A Yorkshire crime writing evening
·         An exploration of the Graves Gallery through choral music and spoken word
You can read more about all of these events here: http://www.shefflibraries.blogspot.co.uk/p/multi-story-festival.html


Write Beside The Seaside
A writing course for practised writers and beginners in prose and poetry at the Victoria House  -  Bridlington.
The course begins with the evening meal at 6.30 on Friday and ends on Sunday lunchtime. Participants will write, read to each other, discuss and use the outside world of town and sea as stimulus for writing. Accommodation is in single ensuite rooms. The cost includes all meals, tea and coffee, except Saturday and Sunday lunch,  and tuition.
When: Friday  28th March to Sunday 30th March  2014
Cost:  £165    This includes everything except Saturday and Sunday lunch.
Tutor: Liz Cashdan  - lecturer and writer.  She was awarded regional Arts Bursaries in 1984, 1985, 1990 and a Travel Bursary in 1993 which took her to Scandinavia in the footsteps of Mary Wollstonecraft. Liz is a Creative Writing tutor for the WEA and the University of Sheffield
More info: Tel: 01142 368361  /  Email: lizcashdan@onetel.com


Cast In Doncaster
Cast in Doncaster are looking for the next big name in playwrighting:
We want want to find groundbreaking new plays and nurture new and fresh voices that represent the unique energy of our town and region. With that in mind Cast and Right Up Our Street are launching Scripted! – a season of masterclasses, script slams, readings and performances of the UK’s best new writing.
We’re now open for script submissions from budding Doncaster and South Yorkshire writers and are looking for short scripts or scenes (no longer than 15 minutes) that we can perform at our first two Script Slams.
If you have a piece you would like us to consider please send it to us at Cast, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU or via hello@castindoncaster.com
Deadline for 1st Script Slam is Friday 28 February for Script Slam! held on Wed 19 March
Deadline for 2nd Script Slam is Friday 30 May for Script Slam! is held on Wed 25 June
For more information on our Scripted! season click on the link: http://castindoncaster.com/whats-on/seasons/scripted#scroll-about


Share Your Stories - 1984 - 2014 Miner's Strike Anniversary
2014 is the thirtieth anniversary of the great 1984 Miners' Strike. We want to collect enough stories about that traumatic time to make up a play to be performed locally. Come along and tell us, or write us, your stories of the strike. Your own or other people's memories. Family and community life. The heartache, the laughter.
Come and share your strike stories with local writer Karl Riordan and bring it back to life.
When: Saturday morning 29th March, 11.00 am - 1.00 pm
Where: Experience Barnsley (old Town Hall, Church Street), Barnsley
Cost: Free
More info: ray@nomasters.co.uk


Yorkshire Radio Station Sine Fm Features Local Writers
 Local radio station Sine Fm run a monthly programme featuring the best of local book and writing news. The programme, hosted by Sheila North,  presents a mix of book reviews, interviews with local and more well-known (primarily Yorkshire) authors as well as stories and poems by members of the Doncaster writers' groups. The programme recently interviewed Tickhill writer Sylvia Atkinson and discussed the background to her novel "The Letter", more details here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Letter-Sylvia
-Atkinson/dp/1467880825/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1393181191&sr=1-2&keywords=the+letter#_
The programme broadcasts on the last Saturday of each month between 10.00 - 11.00 am and the website can be accessed here: http://sinefm.com/a_z_of_shows/book_it
Book It is always interested in featuring local authors, for more information please contact Sheila North: sheila@sinefm.com
 

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SPOKEN WORD & PERFORMANCE


Words by the Riverside - Rotherham
Riverside Live - Spoken Word event.
Everybody is welcome to come along and read out to an appreciative audience of fellow Rotherham writers, your poem, short story or whatever you want to share! We're all ears and waiting!
When: Saturday morning 22nd March, 12.00 - 2.00 pm.
Where: Riverside Cafe, New Council Riverside Building, Rotherham
Cost: Free!
More info: ray@nomasters.co.uk

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WRITING GROUP UPDATES

Sheffield
Sheffield Writers Club - 2014 Dates
The Sheffield Writers Club is one of the oldest groups in Sheffield, started in 1957 and still going strong.
The group meets fortnightly on Mondays, 2pm to 4pm, at the Quaker Meeting House, 10 St James’ Street, Sheffield city centre, all are welcome, just drop in.
Here are the latest dates for 2014:
April 7th & 28th
May 12th
June 2nd, 16th & 30th
July 14th & 28th.
More details: John 0114 2668641

Rotherham
The Riverside Writers
The Riverside Writers, hosted by Ray Hearne, meet every friday 2.00 pm at the new Council Riverside building.
Everyone is welcome to come along and join in, whether you're new to writing or a more experienced writer we'll be glad to see you.
Cost: Free
More info: ray@nomasters.co.uk

Barnsley
Onwords and Upwords Writing Group
Onwords and Upwords is a friendly and supportive group, which meets up fortnightly in Barnsley town centre. The group explores ideas for getting started and also ways of developing creativity and imagination.
Where? The Civic Theatre, Barnsley
When? 1.00 - 3.00pm Monday 17th and 31st March and Monday 7th April
More info: Please contact Sue Shaw at s.shaw123shaw@btinternet.com or come to the next session. Drinks and biscuits provided.

Holmfirth
Holmfirth Writers meet weekly at Holmfirth Library at 6-7.30pm on a Monday evening, please join us. A fun supportive atmosphere celebrating creativity.
More details on Twitter:  @HolmfirthWrite

South Yorkshire - Young Writers - New members welcome for for 2014
Aged 14 to 19? Want to write creatively outside of school or college?
Our Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley Young Writers Groups are now recruiting for new members.
You don’t have to think you’re a great writer to join, you just need an interest in writing and a willingness try something new!
Our groups provide opportunities to:
•     Write, share and talk with other young writers [refreshments provided]
•     Explore a range of creative writing including: stories, poems, scripts, spoken word, lyrics, blogging and journalism
•     Meet fortnightly during term time in a central meeting place [usually 5pm to 7pm on Mon, Wed and Thurs evenings [depending on the group]
•     Access further writing opportunities such as: meeting professional writers, attending writing events and Open Mics, and information on competitions and publishing
To look into joining a groups, contact us via: vicky@writingyorkshire.org (Sheffield & Rotherham)  s.shaw123shaw@btinternet.com (Barnsley & Doncaster)
Access and forward our flyer here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151822830109831&l=fb8db5fad8
You can find out about opportunities for young writers in the Yorkshire region at: www.facebook.com/groups/southyorkshireyoungwriters

West Yorkshire - Young Writers
Ilkley Lit Fest Young Writers Group
Do you enjoy writing poems, stories, songs – anything? Are you even secretly writing a novel? Would you like to be able to meet other teenagers who enjoy writing or take part in special workshops with writers away from school? If so we’d like to hear from you.
Ilkley Literature Festival runs the weekly group for young writers aged 13 to 17, on Mondays during term-time. The group is based in Ilkley and any young writers from the Bradford, Skipton, Ilkley, Wharfe Valley and Leeds areas are welcome to come along.
The sessions run from 6.30pm to 8pm and cost £1 per session. You’ll be expected to come to all sessions in a term (unless of course you are ill or on a school visit) and there will be a mixture of short story writing, script writing, writing poetry and learning how to read your work effectively.
Ilkley Young Writers is run by Ilkley Literature Festival and led by Michelle Scalley Clarke, author, playwright, performer, creative writing and performance facilitator and Becky Cherriman writer, performer and creative writing facilitator.
More info -  info@ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk

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EVENTS, WORKSHOPS & COURSES

Poetry competition & Workshop - Eckington
Eckington Echoes Poetry Competition
Open to anyone who uses Eckington Library or who lives, works or studies in Eckington Parish which includes Eckington and the villages of Marsh Lane, Ridgeway, Troway, Renishaw and Spinkhill. Your poem should be inspired by the history of one or more of these areas. Pick up an entry form, which includes full details and entry criteria, from Eckington Library. Entries must be handed in to Eckington Library by Friday 28th March 2014.

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TOO GOOD TO BE FORGOTTEN

Inkposts – A Space for Enjoying Writing
inkposts is a site dedicated to digestible pieces of writing ranging from poetry, fiction, reviews, music and discussions about the craft. We try to keep all of our pieces delectably short and entertaining. You can find us at: http://inkposts.com  -  we also accept submissions: http://inkposts.com/submissions/

Arts Derbyshire Newsletter
www.artsderbyshire.org.uk is a quick way to find out about Derbyshire’s arts scene. To sign up to the newsletter just send an email to: alison.betteridge@derbyshire.gov.uk

Support  for would-be self published authors
The Writers & Artists Yearbook has launched a new section on its website aimed at helping writers become self published and achieving their literary dreams.
Aspiring authors can find all the information they need: More info: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/self-publishing

Yak Tale – A site for authors to publish short stories
YakTale is an "open access" site on which authors will be able to publish their short stories . Readers are be able to access the stories for free.
Writers can submit work through the website: http://yaktale.com/#/  or by emailing: hello@yaktale.com

Writing Yorkshire  Website
If you'd like to find out more about the full range of services that we offer, including mentoring, writers advice sessions, and membership details then have a look at the site: www.writingyorkshire.org If you need any further details on how we can help you as a writer then email us at: info@writingyorkshire.org or use the contact form on the site.

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COMPETITIONS

SI Leeds Literary Prize - Deadline - 31st March 2014
The SI Leeds Literary Prize is the prize for unpublished fiction by Black and Asian women resident in the UK aged 18 years and over.  A biennial award, the 2014 Prize was launched at the 2013 Ilkley Literature Festival.
The prize aims to act as a loudspeaker for Black and Asian women’s voices, enabling fresh and original literary voices from a group disproportionately under-represented in mainstream literary culture to reach new audiences.
 In addition to the cash awards, in 2014 the winning author will receive a free place on an Arvon creative writing course of their choice.  The runner-up and third placed author will receive a free place at a writer development event by The Literary Consultancy (TLC) at the Free Word Centre.  Peepal Tree Press will offer the three non-placed authors from the shortlist 2 one-to-one consultancy sessions in professional development support through its Inscribe programme.  The top three placed authors will receive manuscript assessment from TLC on the first 100 pages of their manuscripts.  With the winner’s consent, the winning manuscript will be given very serious consideration for publication by Peepal Tree Press, if this is considered to be the best fit for the book.  In addition, all shortlisted writers will be invited to read short extracts from their work at the 2014 Ilkley Literature Festival as part of the award event.
For more details and access to the submission link click on here: http://sileedsliteraryprize.wordpress.com/


Broomhil Festival 2014 Writing Competition - Deadline - 25th April
Entries of either a unpublished poem of up to 40 lines or  prose piece of up to 500 words on the theme of "War" are invited,  £3 per entry. The competition will be judged by Rob Hindle, poet and WEA tutor. There will be three prizes of £20 book vouchers and in addition three additional prizes of £10 book vouchers for WEA class members, though no one can win two prizes. Prizes are being donated by Rhyme and Reason Bookshop, Hunter’s Bar. WEA winning entries will be published on the WEA website as
part of its Voices of Conflict Project.
The closing date for entries is Friday, April 25th. Entries should be submitted with no name on the poem or prose but with a cover sheet with name, address and phone number or email. WEA class members should mark entries 'WEA'. Entries by post to: Derek Collins, 15 Kersal Lawns, 115a Manchester Road, Sheffield S10 5DN.              
Cheques payable to Broomhill Festival. Enclose s.a.e for results if required.
The winners  will be invited to read their entries on Tuesday, June 10th, 2014, at 7.30pm at the Beacon Methodist Church, Fulwood Road, Broomhill, when there will also be an open mic session for other entrants.
The Broomhill Festival, Sheffield, is held annually, this year’s being the fortieth, and is from Friday, June 6th, to Sunday, June 22nd. Each year the Festival supports four charities, profits from Festival events being divided between the four. This year’scharities are Roundabout, the Music Academy, Sheena Amos Youth Trust and Broomhill and Broomhall Worker with Older People (part of Churches Together in Broomhill and Broomhall).


Young Enigma Awards  -  Deadline for both prizes: 11th June 2014.
The Young Enigma Awards is a nationwide search to find the LGBT+ voices of tomorrow. The awards include:
The Barbara Burford Prize (18-35yrs and from the UK)
The Allan Horsfall Prize (13-25yrs and from Greater Manchester)
Join one of the open workshops to kickstart your writing: 5th and 26th April, 2-4pm at Manchester Central Library (free to the public).
Winners of both prizes will receive one-to-one mentoring sessions in Manchester, continued editorial support, free books, and performance and publication opportunities. A selection of entries will be published in an anthology of emerging LGBT+ voices by Dog Horn Publishing. Young Enigma will support winners in covering out of region travel costs and in pursuing further commissioning and funding opportunities.
The Allan Horsfall Prize-winner will be supported in undertaking a writing residency at Archives+ at Manchester Central Library. The Barbara Burford Prize-winner will be supported in undertaking a residency as LGBT Writer in Residence 2015.
The Allan Horsfall Prize is sponsored by Archives+ to celebrate emerging talent from Greater Manchester aged 13-25yrs.
The Barbara Burford Prize is sponsored by Commonword for young people aged 18-35.
Entrants for both prizes must identify as LGBT+. Young Enigma leaves entrants to self-define the meaning of LGBT+ and do not require you to use a 'label'.
Submission guidelines:
Up to 6 poems or 5000 words of prose per entry.
Scripts and comics may also be entered (max. 20 pages).
Please include full contact details.
We will automatically consider individual entries for both prizes, where appropriate.
Email entries to info@youngenigma.com with the prize name as the subject, or post to: Young Enigma Awards 2014, Commonword, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS. Clearly mark which prize you are entering. If sending multiple entries, include yourPayPal reference (see below).
Terms and conditions: UK residents only. One free entry per person. Additional entries at £3 payable via Paypal to info@youngengima.com. The judges' decision is final.
 

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TRAINING, JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES


York Literature Festival Volunteers required
The organisers of York Literature Festival - www.yorkliteraturefestival.co.uk - are looking for keen volunteers to help stage events and promote the festival.
If you are interested or would like more information the please send an email to: info@yorkliteraturefestival.co.uk  with 'Volunteer' in the subject heading.

Coaching Course for Writers – (in partnership with Arvon and RD1st) - April 18th 2014 application deadline
Many writers who have also been tutors and facilitators in their working lives are looking to extend their range of opportunities for earning a living. The field of coaching on a one to one basis is ideal for experienced writers who enjoy working with other colleagues in the field and enabling their writing careers to flourish.
This course, in partnership with The Arvon Foundation, is being run again due to popular demand. NAWE is offering an accredited training opportunity to its members who wish to develop their coaching skills. It will also be suitable for those working in further or higher educational settings to enhance work with students on an individual basis. Performance Coach Training is recognised by the Association of Coaching and will accredit the course.
Dates: Two three day blocks of training: 27th, 28th, 29th June 2014 and 22nd 23rd 24th July
Venue: Radisson Hotel, York. Cost: £595 (excluding accommodation). An application process will take place. The closing date for applications will be Friday 18th April 2014.
If you wish to book a place or find out more about applying, please contact  Anne Caldwell: a.caldwell@nawe.co.uk / Tel. 07818 052108

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HLF2014 Lemn Sissay event 16 March

More fantastic events today at the Huddersfield Literature Festival.  The fascinating and informative Meet the Agent & Editor event with Jenny Savill and Antonia Hodgson this morning (review in a forthcoming blog), followed by the Writing for Radio Workshop with Michael Stewart (review to follow) and the Iain Banks celebration event.  Tomorrow's line up includes:

The care leaver as Superhero

What makes a superhero? A cape, a mission, an idea?

As part of an afternoon of events focusing on human rights, Festival patron Dr Lemn Sissay MBE makes a special visit to Huddersfield to talk about his own personal view of human rights in relation to his experiences as an adopted child and from his perspective as an adult.

The author of several books of poetry, alongside articles, records, public art and plays, Lemn Sissay was an official poet for the London Olympics and his Landmark Poems are installed throughout Manchester and London.


Lemn Sissay: The care leaver as Superhero

Sunday 16 March

7.00pm-8.30pm

Diamond Jubilee Lecture Theatre, Business School, University of Huddersfield

£4 (£2 conc) 14+ (under 18s should be accompanied by an adult)


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The HLF2014 programme kicks off tomorrow at 1.30pm with the Remembrance Sunday event, followed by Teaching Men to be Feminist, then In Protest: 150 Poems for Human Rights and then concludes with the Lemn Sissay event.
 

HLF2014 Joanne Harris event 14 March 2014

Thoroughly enjoyed the fantastic Kate Adie event last night at Huddersfield Town Hall (a review to follow on  my blog shortly) and the Leeds Trinity Writers Festival on Wednesday (review to follow on my blog too) and am very much looking forward to the event tonight.

I went to see Joanne Harris last year at the HLF and am anticipating another enjoyable and illuminating evening again.  Maybe I will see one of my followers there?

 

Joanne M Harris - 14 March
The international bestselling author of Chocolat, blueeyedboy and Peaches for Monsieur le Curé, Joanne M Harris talks about her new epic fantasy novel, The Gospel of Loki. Inspired by her passion for Norse mythology, Joanne has chosen Loki, the seductive Norse God of Fire and Mischief as her hero, because she’s always thought he might not be as bad as his press. With Loki back on the world stage after being played by British actor Tom Hiddleston in the recent movie Thor, this is a timely book, bound to win the author a raft of new fans.

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JOANNE HARRIS

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HLF2014 Katie Adie event, Huddersfield Town Hall 13 March 2014

Tonight at the HLF2014 is an event not to be missed:

 

 

Tonight   Kate Adie in conversation with Alison Fell With Speech to Text reporting for those with difficulty hearing. Thursday 13 March 7.30pm Huddersfield Town Hall £4 (£2 conc) BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERESPONSORED BY WILKINSON WOODWARD         I will be there, hope to see some of my followers there too.

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