Mar
10

Call for Applications: Writer/Storyteller-in-Residence

A professional writer or storyteller is sought for the position of Writer/Storyteller-in-Residence at the Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture at the University of Manitoba.

The incumbent will provide mentorship and practical artistic advice to developing writers and storytellers at the University of Manitoba, give a limited number of readings or performances on campus, and lead an informal non-credit workshop.

The remaining time will be devoted to the writer or storyteller's own artistic projects. Salary is $20,000 for this four-month position, from approximately Sept. 1 to Dec. 16, 2011. Accommodation and return transportation will be provided.

Please submit a covering letter, CV or résumé (outlining publications, performances, awards, residencies), a writing sample of no more than 20 pages (double-spaced and typed in a standard 12-point font) and two letters of reference. All nationalities are encouraged to apply; however, full proficiency in English is required. The Centre is committed to principles of employment equity. Information about the Centre may be found at http://umanitoba.ca/centres/ccwoc/

Send applications by Nov. 22/10 to:

Dr. Warren Cariou,
Director
Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture
University of Manitoba
391 University College,
220 Dysart Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3T 2M8
Canada

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PEN / STUDZINSKI Literary Award

  • SA PEN is sad to announce that our PEN "New Writing" series ended with the publication of African Pens 2011 by Jacana Media in May 2011. We are looking at alternative ways of encouraging young writers in the 15 countries of the Southern African Development Community. Watch this space.
  • The winners of the 2011 PEN/Studzinski Literary Award were announced at the launch of African Pens 2011, published by Jacana Media, at an event held at The Book Lounge, Cape Town, last night, 19th May.

    SA PEN Interviews the 2011 PEN/Studzinski Literary Award Winners...read more

    Prize Winners 2011 – as selected by JM Coetzee

    1st - £5 000 The Story by James Whyle
    2nd - £3 000 Heatwave by Beth Hunt
    3rd - £2 000 The Ticket by William Oosthuizen

    JM Coetzee also stated: ‘The following five stories deserve honourable mention’

    Quiver by Rosemund J Handler
    The Sunday Paper by Rosamund Kendal
    Parking the Guilt by Kyne Nislev Bernstorff
    Claremont Park by Bobby Jordan
    July by Joline Young

    Congratulations to the winners and to all finalists featured in African Pens 2011! This anthology, featuring the 21 shortlisted entries, can now be purchased at The Book Lounge, Exclusive Books stores and other good bookshops.

    Details of the next PEN/Studzinski Literary Award will be announced in 2012. Please note that SA PEN is not accepting submissions in 2011.

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