Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) Writing Fellowships for emerging African creative writers(Fully Funded)
The Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) invites applications from emerging African creative writers who literally do not have any idea in the world of fiction for its Second Annual Writers’ Workshop. From 1 August to 31 October 2023, JIAS will host a group of encouraging African creative writers. The workshop will be a writing-intensive, three-month program for early career writers who have a current work in progress that they would like to complete or revision. Each writer will be focused on her/his/their individual work and also read others’ work and give responses. Writers will benefit extensively from the supportive structure that a writers’ workshop create. Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) Writing Fellowships
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Requirements for the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) Writing Fellowships
- The JIAS Writers’ Workshop is open to African writers who work in Fiction (long and short form), Creative Non-Fiction, Playwriting, Screenwriting, and Poetry. Workshop participants will be mentored by accomplished, critically-acclaimed, and award-winning writers.
- This is a great opportunity for novice writers to learn from established writers who are masters of their craft. Participants in the workshop will also be able to take advantage of and benefit from the vitality and diversity that a dynamic city like Johannesburg has to offer.
- There is no application fee and participation in the workshop is free
Benefits for the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) Writing Fellowships
- Each Writers’ Workshop Participant will receive:
- Accommodation at JIAS private residence.
- Daily breakfast, lunch and stipend.
- An intensive and immersive creative experience.
- Mentorship from established and highly accomplished writers.
Method of Application for the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) Writing Fellowships
Please submit the following for application:
- A completed application form
- A copy of your passport ID page
- A creative writing CV
- A one-page creative writing project proposal
- A writing sample: Playwrighting and Screenwriting (First 10 Pages of Script); Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction (5-10 pages); Poetry (3-5 Poems)
Application Deadline: February 1st, 2023
Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) Writing Fellowships for emerging African creative writers(Fully Funded)
