Be part of the City’s writing workshop
The writing workshop aim is to improve the writing skills of first-time authors.
ASPIRING writers are invited to apply to be part of a two-day writing workshop as part of the Articulate Africa programme.
The writing workshop, which aims to improve the writing skills of first-time authors, will be held on Wednesday, March 30 and Thursday, March 31.
Two workshops will be conducted in English and isiZulu, each accommodating a maximum of 20 successful applicants.
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To be considered, the applicant must be a first-time writer and be 16 years and older. Applicants are expected to submit a one-page letter of motivation outlining why they want to attend the workshop and submit a fictional short story of between 2 500 and 3 500 words.
Applications close on March 11 at 14:00.
For application forms and more information on the English workshop contact Rene.Harry@durban.gov.za. Authors interested in attending the isiZulu workshop can email Pamela.Zondi@durban.gov.za.
Articulate Africa is the flagship literary and art fair for the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Unit. It is one of the key projects of Durban’s UNESCO City of Literature designation which aims to showcase the City’s talent in the various creative fields.
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