Category Archives: Opportunities

Calling writers for Riviera FM!

Posted on July 5, 2010 by

Torquay author Caroline Barnard-Smith is presenting a new radio show called Write Around Devon on Torbay’s first community radio station, Riviera FM. The show airs every Thursday from 2-3 pm and is geared towards promoting local writers. It presents a … Continue reading →

Posted in Authors, Devon, News, Opportunities

Man Booker 2010: South West Libraries

Posted on June 22, 2010 by

The South West Region Man Booker Prize training for library professionals Hosted by Cyprus Well and CILIP SW at Exeter Central Library, Thursday 22nd July, 11.30am to 2.30pm. This is a free event for up to 20 library professionals to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cyprus Well News, Libraries, Opportunities, South West

Deadline approaching for Arvon42

Posted on June 21, 2010 by

The deadline is fast approaching for submissions to Arvon42. Arvon 42 is a grant scheme intended to enable writers who cannot afford to make any contribution towards the fees to attend an Arvon course. Arvon 42 grants will be awarded … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Opportunities

Where will you be bugging on 01/07/10?

Posted on June 17, 2010 by

Bugged are calling for images of the places you’ll be on Eavesdropping Day on 1st July. New to Bugged? check out the website here. It’s a fantastic new writing project for Summer 2010. The best incoming work will be published … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Opportunities, Submissions Call

Historical Novel Society Conference 2010

Posted on June 15, 2010 by

Sunday, 17th October, 2010 Mechanics’ Institute, Manchester The Historical Novel Society’s conference this year offers their best ever industry line-up! • Jim Gill is a literary agent with an unmatched reputation for launching new historical fiction authors. • Katie Espiner … Continue reading →

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Creative producer/project officer needed for WordquestDevon

Posted on May 27, 2010 by

A large-scale literary project taking place across the county Wordquest Devon will be a high profile and important addition to the cultural scene in 2011 and 2012. Wordquest is looking for a Creative Producer / Project Officer to drive the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cyprus Well News, Devon, News, Opportunities

Away Pitch: Opportunity for a writer

Posted on May 21, 2010 by

Arts East Staffs, at East Staffordshire Borough Council, is running Away Pitch, a sports and arts collaboration from May 2010. 20 visual artists are donating 20 artworks to be placed with 20 Staffordshire sportspeople, in their homes or workplaces. Over … Continue reading →

Posted in Authors, News, Opportunities, Poetry

Writing Summer Schools at University College Falmouth in July

Posted on May 11, 2010 by

Every year, the MA Professional Writing Team at Falmouth runs a series of exciting summer schools focusing on different aspects of writing. All of them are taught by successful practising writers who know what it takes to create – and … Continue reading →

Posted in Cornwall, News, Opportunities, Summer Schools