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06.  01.  2009

Call for 15 min Sitcom Scripts

“Sitcom Saturday” at Westminster Reference Library. Email scripts to realdealtheatre@yahoo.co.uk by Friday January 16th
 

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06.  01.  2009

'Conversations' January 7th- A new literary event for 2009

As a student of the University of Sheffield, Kayo Chingonyi co-founded 'Word Life', a quality event celebrating the best of the steel city's wordsmiths. Having graduated and relocated to London he brings you:
 

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06.  01.  2009

New Writing Collective Yorkshire

Leeds Meeting: Wednesday 14th January, Victoria Hotel, Leeds 7.30pm 

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06.  01.  2009

Poet in Residence, The Wordsworth Trust

Closes Fri 23 Jan 2009 Paid (£10k-15k) Full time

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06.  01.  2009

Bridge House Publishing

Independent Publisher Open to new Submissions 

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06.  01.  2009

New Script Writing

This is the last call for new writing to be produced in Leeds.Closes Jan 19th
 

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07.  01.  2009

COURSE IN PLAYWRITING

Playwriting 2,  at  City Lit (Covent Garden, London). A continuous workshop for playwrights who have work in progress .

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07.  01.  2009

Cinnamon Press News

Buy a pack of books: keep a small press in business.You can chose 10 fiction titles, 10 poetry titles or 10 mixed titles for only £50..

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08.  01.  2009

How not to get ripped off

Free event about your Intellectual Property rights.This event is free to attend, but you must be a registered member of Own-it (also free)! To register and book your place, please visit: www.own-it.org/events
 

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08.  01.  2009

Creative writing, Cecily Lai Photography

Requires a quirky creative writer who can help me write a short story or poem

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08.  01.  2009

World Book Day, Thursday 5 March 2009

This year World Book Day will be finding out which books people really delight in 

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08.  01.  2009

South Bank Centre

Revolutions is the theme for the 2009  Spring Literature & Spoken Word Programme .

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08.  01.  2009

The Windsor Fringe Marriott Drama Writing Award

Amateur playwrights are invited to submit unpublished one-act plays for the sixth £500 Windsor Fringe Marriott Drama Writing Award.

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08.  01.  2009

Writer Wanted

Cultural Leadership Programme Artist/Practitioner Leadership Development Placement - up to £15,000. New Writing North - Engaging with Young People. February 2009 – July 2009 

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14.  01.  2009

Sitcom Saturday

Free, fun event 5 pm on Saturday, January 31st , RealDeal Theatre
London

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14.  01.  2009

Poetry Workshop in Liverpool

A Poetry School workshop with Jean Sprackland.

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14.  01.  2009

Poetry Workshop in Newcastle

A Poetry School workshop with Paul Batchelor. 

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14.  01.  2009

Exiled Writers Ink

We welcome poetry of quality about the situation in Gaza and Israel.  

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14.  01.  2009

Highland Fling – Short Story Competition

For short stories based on the title, any theme/genre permitted  

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14.  01.  2009

Writers, Reviewers & Editors Vacancies

for new website, MF Publishing, London 

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14.  01.  2009

Oxygen Books Literary Chat Room

We do hope you'll drop in and join in the talk with guest writers about your favourite city books and writers 

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14.  01.  2009

Publishing/editorial intern

Cultureshock Media, a London-based arts publishing and online development company require a publishing/editorial intern. 

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14.  01.  2009

Call for Poems: Blue Velvet, The Private Press

Seeking poems that explore the twisted world of David Lynch's Blue Velvet for The Private Press's next chapbook 

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14.  01.  2009

The Art of Fiction Editing evening course

London. Tuesday 27th January to Tuesday 24th February (5 evenings) 

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14.  01.  2009

Rainy City Stories wants your love stories and poems.

In honour of Valentine’s Day, we’re offering a wonderful prize for the best Rainy City Love Story we receive in the next month. 

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14.  01.  2009

Writers and Photographers Required

For Bellyflop Magazine

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14.  01.  2009

Poets and Players Manchester

Launch 2009 programme 

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14.  01.  2009

Writelink

PITS & CRYPTS – Poetry contest 

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14.  01.  2009

Comedians, Performers, Poets wanted!

Performers wanted for The Jam, CanUK Theatre Company's regular new writing / comedy / performance night 

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14.  01.  2009

Writers Wanted

By a performer based in Brighton

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14.  01.  2009

Month of Sundays

Musical Theatre Writing shortcourse, London February 2009 

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14.  01.  2009

Introduction to Screenwriting

UK Film Council designed course, OFVM Film Oxford 

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14.  01.  2009

Write for theatre, film and television drama

City University London 

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14.  01.  2009

Genomics Forum: Short story competition

We're looking for short stores inspired by genetics and their impact on society. This competition is open to all, and is free to enter. The deadline is 31 March 2009, and stories should be 3000 words or less.

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15.  01.  2009

Exiled Writers Ink

Exiled Lit Cafe, Monday 2nd February at 7.30. LATIN AMERICAN POETRY AND MUSIC 

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15.  01.  2009

Literary & Creative Learning Officer

Hampstead Theatre is looking for a Literary & Creative Learning Officer for a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave

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15.  01.  2009

To all Writers

Class Act Agency Writers in Schools One-Day Workshop. Only 2 places left!

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15.  01.  2009

Literature Lounge "Americana" night, Harrow Arts Centre

Critically acclaimed London Literature Lounge including slam poetry champion Agnes Meadows perform in an evening of "Americana"  on SUNDAY 25 January - 7pm. 

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15.  01.  2009

EXILED INK MAGAZINE

SUBMISSIONS WELCOME FOR THE FORTHCOMING ISSUE

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15.  01.  2009

The Writing Squad

A programme for emerging young writers in Yorkshire and the Humber 

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16.  01.  2009

Paper Cuts - Literature meets Spoken Word

Thursday 22nd January, 7.30 - 11pm, The Cross Kings, 126 York Way, London N1.£5/3

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16.  01.  2009

Creative Partner - Opportunity for Performance poet

The Beaconsfield School is part of Creative Partnership’s Change School programme.Closes Wed 21 Jan 2009 Paid (£15k-20k) Part time 

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16.  01.  2009

Editorial Intern required

Sotheby’s Preview magazine is seeking an intern to work alongside the editorial team in the London office 

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16.  01.  2009

New Writing/Script Opportunity, Barefaced Theatre Company

This new company will focus on promoting Up and Coming Writers and their work. 

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16.  01.  2009

The Academi Cardiff International Poetry Competition 2009

Closing Date: Friday 30 January 2009.First prize £5000 

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20.  01.  2009

Budapest to Babel

The Hungarian Cultural Centre, in association with Egg Box Publishing cordially invites you to celebrate the publication of 'Budapest to Babel' by Agnes Lehoczky

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20.  01.  2009

Jerwood Aldeburgh Seminar

The Poetry Trust invites applications and nominations for places at the third Jerwood Aldeburgh Seminar

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20.  01.  2009

Enigma: A New Creative Magazine

The first quarterly issue of Enigma, a creative writing magazine, is available online

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20.  01.  2009

The Poetry Trust: Events

The Poetry Trust announces three new poetry events for February & March

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23.  01.  2009

Recession - Proof Writing - Beat the Credit Crunch!

Kay Sexton explains how to boost your income in troubled financial times, including ten sure-fire ways to make money from your writing skills in the short term

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23.  01.  2009

Coastival

Create Yorkshire presents Coastival from the 13th - 15th February featuring music, comedy, theatre, film, dance and spoken word

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23.  01.  2009

Poetcasting

You have heard of Podcasting, but have you heard of Poetcasting? Alex Pryce has come up with an inventive way of combining podcasting with the latest poetry

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23.  01.  2009

Childrens' Writers Reviewers Vacancies, MF Publishing London

Writers / Reviewers / Editors – Wanted

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23.  01.  2009

Director Required for New Literature Centre

We are seeking a Director with charisma, strong leadership and communication skills with a passion for the vision of Free Word

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23.  01.  2009

Short Fuse - Volunteer Wanted for Live Lit Event

Short Fuse is a popular monthly short fiction showcase which takes place at The Komedia in Brighton

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23.  01.  2009

Creative Writing Workshops

For beginners and those experiencing writer's block!

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23.  01.  2009

Common Ground

Brief for a drama facilitator / theatre facilitator / story-teller and Mentor

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23.  01.  2009

Writelink: Time To Spring Into Action!

Writelink’s annual Spring Fever poetry competition has launched with a bang with some superb entries already appearing on its new open voting site! 

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23.  01.  2009

Collaborative Writer, 1916 Productions

Searching for an Irish writer to collaborate on the libretto for an exciting new Irish Musical, premiering in 2011

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23.  01.  2009

Driven Young Director Looking for New Writing

Any form. Any length. Any format!

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23.  01.  2009

The Art of Fiction Editing

Tuesday 27th January to Tuesday 24th February

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23.  01.  2009

Steyning Festival Award for New Writing

Have your play performed as part of the Steyning Festival

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23.  01.  2009

The London Playwrights' Collective

Calling all ex-pat Canadian playwrights based in London

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27.  01.  2009

Exiled Writers Ink

Latin American Poetry and Music at The Poetry Place, London

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27.  01.  2009

How To Get Published Writing Course - Trespass magazine

Get your work published in Trespass magazine, plus learn a raft of invaluable skills like reviewing, interviewing, Quark and Indesign basics, poetry and short fiction workshops…everything you need to know in order to get published.

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27.  01.  2009

Found in Translation - Literary Tour

Three young writers attempt to strongarm their way into one of the most exclusive and bizarre writing movements of all time: The OULIPO

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27.  01.  2009

Seven Stories Writers and Artists Group

New Hall Art Collection, Cambridge hosts exhibition of northern artists, the Seven Stories Writers and Artists Group (SSWAG) based in Newcastle upon Tyne.

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27.  01.  2009

Voluntary Literary Events Assistant, International PEN

Opportunity to get involved with contributing towards the planning and executing of tasks in the run up to and during Free the Word!

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27.  01.  2009

Exiled Writers Ink at the Wise Words Festival

Crossing Borders: Arab and Jewish Women Poets

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28.  01.  2009

Live Literature Listings in Notes from the Underground

Notes from the Underground (NFTU) is London’s new creative writing freesheet. It aims to provide the very best in new short stories, cartoons, poems and non-fiction in every issue

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28.  01.  2009

Fantastic Writing - Science Fiction, Fantasy and Magic: Writing the Future, the Past and Other Worlds

De Montfort University will be hosting the third annual writers day for aspiring TV scriptwriters on Saturday 7th March 2009 at the Leicester City campus.

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28.  01.  2009

Pen Pusher and 3:AM Magazine Present...The 3am PP

A literary salon of beauty and grace...

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29.  01.  2009

Commissioning Editor, Saqi Books

Saqi seeks a dynamic, experienced commissioning editor with an interest in the Middle East

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29.  01.  2009

20x20 magazine Issue Two - Call for writers and visual artists

Writers and visual artists are invited to submit work for the next issue...

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29.  01.  2009

Twenty-five years of Dedalus

The Arabian Nightmare to The Father of Locks - Dedalus celebrates its first and most recent publications.

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29.  01.  2009

Commissioning Editor, Telegram Books

International literary fiction imprint Telegram Books seeks a dynamic, experienced commissioning editor to cover a minimum ten-month maternity leave starting 30 March 2009

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29.  01.  2009

Discover the Secrets of Sitcom Writing

Want to write your own TV sitcom but don’t know where to begin? New Writing South can help...

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29.  01.  2009

Playwrights’ Drawing Room, New Writing South

Curated by Julie Everton and New Writing South this unique, six month project offers playwrights in the south the chance to belong to a supportive and nurturing workshop group

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29.  01.  2009

Last call for EUROSCRIPT Development Workshops 2009

Just a few places left. Our Monday workshops will help you develop your script at whatever stage you're at - from initial idea to final draft - ensuring you make your work the best it can possibly be - whether feature-film, short, sitcom, TV drama or series

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29.  01.  2009

Private investment in arts figures published

The total figure for private sector investment in culture reached a record high in 07/08, climbing 12% (above inflation) to £686 million in the UK

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29.  01.  2009

New Fringe Festival for Southend

The First Southend Fringe Festival (Essex, U.K.) will be taking place from 6th - 26th June

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30.  01.  2009

InSight - Producing Fiction Evening Course

This course is ideal for anyone with a feature film currently in development or for any producers or filmmakers who plan to make a feature film in the future

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30.  01.  2009

Totally Digital UK - Editor/Researcher

Totally Digital UK is seeking a sharp freelance editor who not only knows the language and culture of the UK creative media, but has recent first hand experience of that creative community market

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