The best young crime writers in Cumbria are being sought out in a national competition launched by the Crime Writers’ Association (CWA).
Organised by the CWA, which represents the interests of published crime writers, and library authorities nationwide the competition will appeal to writers aged up to 18 (born on or after September 1, 1991).
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The post about a job vacancy at Apples and Snakes, the leading UK performance poetry organisation, was a bit premature as the job isn’t available just yet! However, they expect to make an announcement around March time, so if you’re interested , keep watching. Apologies for any confusion caused.
www.applesandsnakes.org
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Sedbergh Book Town is gearing up to kick off the New Year with a weekend of book-related events and activities aimed at the whole family. Throughout the weekend of 12th – 14th February the Book Town Buzz will present a selection of entertaining events and creative workshops that are designed to encourage children, young people [...]
Spotted in the latest Arts Council e-news – an opportunity for budding authors:
“Bridge House publishes books which are a little bit different. Making Changes, Alternative Renditions and An Advent Calendar of Stories give you the flavour of what we are looking for.
Please see our submission process below for details on how to submit your [...]
Calling all potential authors! Diverse Voices Award Update
The Frances Lincoln Diverse Voices Children’s Book Award 2010
Closing Date for Entries – Friday 26 February 2010
The deadline for entries is fast approaching and submissions have already started to arrive – we are anticipating even more in this second year. The Award aims to promote diversity in children’s [...]
BLUEBELL BOOKSHOP
ANGEL SQUARE, PENRITH, CUMBRIA
7.30pm THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER
POETS: MIKE SMITH, MARGARET WHYTE, MARK WARD, NICK PEMBERTON, & MORE! PLUS GERALDINE GREEN, READING PLEDGED POEMS
WILL JOIN YOU!! –
IN AN OPEN MIC SESSION
COME AND JOIN US!
AND TASTE DEREK’S GORGEOUS HOME MADE FOOD !! – Admission: free
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The Anne Pierson Award for Young Writers 2010 continues to encourage Cumbria’s emerging writers to develop skills, confidence, and of course, offers the opportunity to win a share of prizes worth £1,000. This special award will be judged by playwright Kevin Dyer, Booker shortlisted novelist Sarah Hall and award-winning poet Jacob Polley, plus our special [...]
The 4th edition of ‘Pinhole Camera’, the annual magazine from the University of Cumbria, invites submissions for the new edition entitled ‘EXPOSURE’. There is no theme, writing can be of any genre or style but there must be a Cumbrian link with either the writer or the work. Maximum word length: 2000 words or [...]
Carlisle 21 November 2009
“…BITE. A morsel, a portion, a taste and a part of something bigger.” – Harley Quinn
On 21 November Carlisle’s residents and visitors can get a flavour of the arts and creativity the city has to offer. The one day festival, ‘BITE’, will showcase works from both established artists and students from the [...]
How to be an Interactive Scriptwriter
Tuesday 17th November
7.30pm-9.30pm
The Dukes Lancaster www.dukes-lancaster.org
Do you want to write for computer games or the web?
NFN & Signal Films have two fantastic speakers lined up to talk you about their experience of writing for computer games and interactive formats. As film gets more interactive and the way in which people [...]