Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) Writing Fellowships for emerging African creative writers (Funded)

Application Deadline: February 1st, 2023

The Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) invites applications from emerging African creative writers for its Second Annual Writers’ Workshop.

From 1 August to 31 October 2023, JIAS will host a group of promising 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 polish. Each writer will focus on her/his/their individual work as well as read others’ work and provide feedback. Writers will greatly benefit from the supportive structure that a writers’ workshop create.

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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.
  • How to Apply:
  • To apply please submit the following required materials:
  • 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)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the JIAS Writing Fellowships

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JIAS WRITERS' WORKSHOP

  • Type of Opportunity Conferences & Competitions
  • Name of Organization The Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS)
  • Name of Opportunity JIAS WRITERS' WORKSHOP
  • Country South Africa
  • Location Johannesburg
  • Field Humanities
  • Deadline 01 February, 2022
  • Event Start 02 June, 2022
  • Paid/Unpaid Paid
  • Salary Each Writers’ Workshop Participant will receive: Accommodation at JIAS’ private residence Daily meals An intensive and immersive creative experience Mentorship from an established and accomplished writer
  • Open To Nationalities Africa
  • Added Date 29-Nov-2021

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Application Deadline: February 1, 2022

The Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) invites applications from emerging African creative writers for its Inaugural Writers’ Workshop.

From June 2 to June 29, 2022, JIAS will host a group of promising African creative writers. The workshop will be a writing-intensive, four-week program for early-career writers who have a current work in progress that they would like to complete or polish. Each writer will focus on her/his/their individual work as well as read others’ work and provide feedback. Writers will greatly benefit from the supportive structure that a writers’ workshop creates.

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.

Each Writers’ Workshop Participant will receive:

  • Accommodation at JIAS’ private residence
  • Daily meals
  • An intensive and immersive creative experience
  • Mentorship from an established and accomplished writer

To apply please submit the following required materials before February 1, 2022.

  • A copy of your passport ID page
  • One-page project proposal
  • Writing Sample: Playwriting and Screenwriting (First 10 Pages of Script); Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction (5-10 Pages); Poetry (3-5 Poems)

We look forward to receiving and reviewing your applications. Best of luck!

(The application closes on 01 February 2022)

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Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) Writers’ Workshop 2024 for African Writers

Ifeoma Chuks

December 14, 2023

Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) Writers’ Workshop 2024 for African W riters

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When is the Application Deadline:

1 February 2024

Tell Me About Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) Writers’ Workshop:

The Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) invites applications from emerging African creative writers for its Inaugural Writers’ Workshop.

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From 1 February to 31 May 2024, JIAS will host a group of promising 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 polish. Each writer will focus on her/his/their individual work as well as read others’ work and provide feedback. Writers will greatly benefit from the supportive structure that a writers’ workshop creates.

What Type of Scholarship is this?

Who can apply for johannesburg institute for advanced study (jias) writers’ workshop.

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.

Which Countries are Eligible?

African countries

Where will Award be Taken?

South Africa

How Many Scholarships will be Given?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) Writers’ Workshop?

There is no application fee and participation in the workshop is free.

Each Writers’ Workshop Participant will receive:

  • Accommodation at JIAS’ private residence
  • Daily meals
  • An intensive and immersive creative experience
  • Mentorship from an established and accomplished writer

How Long will the Program Last?

1 February to 31 May 2024

How to Apply for Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) Writers’ Workshop:

To apply please submit the following required materials before February 1, 2024.

  • A copy of your passport ID page
  • One-page project proposal
  • Writing Sample: Playwriting and Screenwriting (First 10 Pages of Script); Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction (5-10 Pages); Poetry (3-5 Poems)

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Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) Creative Writing Workshop 2023

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Deadline: February 1, 2023

Applications are open for the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) Creative Writing Workshop 2023 . From August 1 to October 31, 2023, JIAS will host a group of promising African creative writers.

The workshop will be a writing-intensive, three-month programme for early career writers who have a current work in progress that they would like to complete or polish. Each writer will focus on her/his/their individual work as well as read others’ work and provide feedback. Writers will greatly benefit from the supportive structure that a writers’ workshop creates.

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.

Each 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

Eligibility

  • Open to African writers who work in Fiction (long and short form), Creative Non-Fiction, Playwriting, Screenwriting, and Poetry. 

Application

Submit the following:

  • A complete application form
  • A copy of your passport ID page
  • A creative writing CV
  • A one-page creative writing project proposal
  • A writing sample: Playwriting aand Screenwriting (first 10 pages of Script); Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction (5-10 pages); Poetry (3-5 poems)

For more information, visit JIAS Workshop .

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JIAS invites creative African writers for a workshop in Johannesburg 

Ngozi Ekugo

The Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) is seeking emerging African creative writers to participate in its Second Annual Writers’ Workshop.

This workshop will host promising and early-stage creative writers in Africa for a three-month intensive writing programme. This is for writers looking to complete or polish their current works in progress.

Participants in the workshop will be mentored by accomplished, critically acclaimed, and award-winning writers which will provide an excellent opportunity for new writers to learn from established writers who are masters of their craft.

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Participants in the workshop will take advantage of and benefit from the dynamic and diverse city which Johannesburg has to offer.

Each writer will focus on their work as well as read others’ work and provide feedback and will greatly benefit from the supportive structure that the writers’ workshop creates.

The eligibility criteria:  This workshop is open to African writers who work in:

  • Fiction (long and short form)
  • Creative non-fiction
  • Playwriting
  • Screenwriting

Benefits to participants:  Each participant will receive the following-

  • Accommodation at JIAS private residence
  • Daily breakfast, lunch and stipend
  • An intensive and immersive creative experience
  • Mentorship from established and highly accomplished writers

How to Apply:  To apply, you are to submit a complete application form  here.  You will also need the following documents- 

  • Your passport ID page
  • A CV tailored to Creative writing
  • A one-page creative writing proposal
  • A writing sample: Playwriting and screenwriting (first 10 pages of script); Fiction and Creative Non-fiction (5-10 pages); Poetry (3-5 poems)

The application deadline is February 1, 2023.

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