Opportunity knocks for emerging writers
The workshop is part of the Essence Festival Durban and will be offered in both Zulu and English.
EMERGING writers, who have manuscripts, are invited to be part of a five day Creative Writing Workshop from 7 to 11 November hosted by the City’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Unit.
The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will offer a unique platform for up-and-coming authors to take their writing skills to the next level. The workshop is part of the Essence Festival Durban and will be offered in both Zulu and English. Interested writers are to submit their application in the form of a one page motivation, explaining why they are suitable for participation. Applicants should specify whether they wish to participate in the Zulu or English category.
Selected participants will have an opportunity to be part of the Essence Festival Durban and experience the ARTiculate Africa Programme, where they will meet with leading book industry players and gain vital insights regarding how they can get their work published. Nakanjani Sibiya and Shubnum Khan will be the main facilitators.
For enquiries and application submission, contact Siyabonga Mtshali on siyabonga.mtshali@durban.gov.za, 031 311 2494 or hand-deliver to 99 Umgeni Road, Durban. The closing date for applications is Friday, 14 October 2016.
