The Friday Roundup #19
Hello, there!
Twice a month, I share 9 local and international opportunities for African creatives and culture workers.
This week we have a seminar for musicians, workshops for theatre makers and several open calls for writers.
Keep reading!
Brittle Paper’s Festive Anthology
Brittle Paper is putting together a themed collection of poems, stories and essays that describe the build-up to all kinds of festive moments.
Deadline: Nov 15
Creative Writing Workshop
African writers with three or fewer publications are eligible to apply for the Idembeka Creative Writing Workshop. Scheduled for January 2025, the workshop will be held online.
Deadline: Nov 15
Found Fiction
Archive of the Odd is a biannual magazine of found fiction, i.e. stories told in the style of found footage, or found documents such as academic papers, care guides, recipes, etc. Speculative fiction submissions only. Payment is 1.5 cents per word.Â
Deadline: Nov 15
Musicians in GhanaÂ
Reve Foundation invites musicians in Ghana to join their upcoming music seminar. Learn songwriting techniques and other skills needed to develop a unique sound with Rev. Jennifer Kofi and other leading musicians.
Event Date: Nov 16
Out There!
Irish literary journal Sans Press is looking for stories that go beyond the boundaries of the known world; that dive deep into the imaginary, the mad, the uncanny or the simply unbelievable. No genre restrictions. Submissions can be literary, speculative or experimental. Payment: €200.Â
Deadline: Nov 21*Â
*Submissions are capped at 1000 entries.Â
Poetry Lab Shanghai
Submit previously unpublished poetry in either English or Chinese to Poetry Lab Shanghai. You can also submit English or Chinese translations along with the original poems.Â
Deadline: Nov 15
Theatre Workshops & Masterclasses
The Abuja International Theatre Festival and Awards (ABITFA) is offering a range of theatre-related workshops and masterclasses as part of its programme lineup.Â
Event Dates: Nov 3 - Nov 9
Tint Journal
Tint Journal is a literary journal dedicated to publishing writers for whom English is a second or non-native language. Send them your prose, poetry, and art.Â
Deadline: Nov 30
Verve Poetry Festival Competition
Poets of all backgrounds and styles are invited to submit their most compelling work to the Verve Poetry Festival Competition. There are 2 categories - one for adults, and one for young people aged 11-17. Theme: Poets and their Creations.
Deadline: Nov 15