German-English Translator Wanted

An Austrian writer, Brigitte Gottlieb (gottlieb_brigitte@hotmail.com) is looking for a translator to translate her romantic novel from German into English.

The book, Recognition in the Light of Venus was published in Germany (2004) and there are 160 pages to translate.

For further information please contact Brigitte at gottlieb_brigitte@hotmail.com

Writers Wanted for New Arts Magazine!

Oblong is a new and strikingly individual quarterly UK arts magazine possessing an anarchic wit and a strong appreciation for the absurd. While rooted in the visual arts, Oblong traverses the boundaries of science, politics, history and nature. Think of it as a kind of creative menagerie packed with oddball ideas, seductive imagery, informed debate and quirky left-field thinking.

Mentoring scheme for fiction writers

Gold Dust is a mentoring scheme for fiction writers, founded by novelist Jill Dawson in response to frequent requests from writing students for more individual support. The scheme operates from London, Cambridgeshire, Manchester and Oxford.

For more information, visit www.gold-dust.org.uk

Creative Writing Workshop on the Costa de la Luz, Spain

Due to the success of the creative writing workshops, In the Write Light 2007, three new dates have been set for 2008. Workshops will take place in May, June and September with tutors Alan Jude Moore, Katie Donovan and Paul Perry.

Help stop the illegal and irresponsible use of forests for paper consumption

The World Rainforest Movement ( www.wrm.org.uy) based in Uruguay, is campaigning against the illegal and irresponsible use of forests for paper consumption. They are coordinating an international campaign and seeking endorsement by published writers, poets and journalists. 

The Forest Peoples Programme (www.forestpeoples.org), is the partner organisation in England and is coordinating the response from the UK.

If you would like to support this campaign please contact:

Lindsay Hossack
Forest Peoples Programme
1c Fosseway Business Centre, Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9NQ, England
Tel: +44 (0)1608 652893
Fax: +44 (0)1608 652878
E-mail: lindsay@forestpeoples.org

Lindsay will forward your name to WRM who will then contact you to add your name as a signatory to the letter.

The 2008 Oxford Symposium on Food & Cookery

The 2008 Oxford Symposium on Food & Cookery will be held at St. Catherine’s College, Oxford on 12th - 14th September.

The theme is Vegetables. The speakers include Simon Schama.

The Cherwell Food History Studentship

The Oxford Symposium on Food & Cookery Trust is delighted to announce the creation of this new food history grant for young scholars (under 30), which will include an immediate $1000 (US Dollar) award and a second payment, given at the Symposium, to cover the cost of fees for the weekend, as well as transport to and from Oxford.

Blogging the Novel

Member, Catherine Czerkawska will be posting her novel The Corncrake, on her blog at http://wordarts.blogspot.com

Call for Papers on the Poetry of David Rosenmann-Taub

The non-profit Corda Foundation is offering awards for the scholarly study of the poetry of David Rosenmann-Taub.  The prizes include the following categories:

• Undergraduate Students
• Graduate Students
• Faculty and Scholars
• Poetry Translations
• Doctoral Dissertation

The deadline to receive papers is 1st September 2008.

Visiting Professional Programme at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

The International Court in The Hague is looking for highly motivated and qualified candidates from all over the world to serve as visiting professionals in one of the Organs of the Court for a period of up to three months.

Online Social Networking Initiative for the Book Community

The Peak District based independent bookseller, Countrybookshop, has launched 'booksconnect', the online social networking initiative for the book community.

The Northern Writers’ Centre Project

The Northern Writers’ Centre (NWC) project launched  in September 2007. The development will be the first purpose-built venue for writers and writing activity in the UK.

Creative Writing Fellowships at the University of East Anglia

The David T K Wong Fellowship is a residential Fellowship which lasts one academic year, with an award of £26,000. The Fellowship will be awarded to a writer planning to produce a work of prose fiction in English about some aspect of life in the Far East. Established published and unpublished writers are welcome to apply.

Writer Pictures

Members may be interested in learning about an organisation called Writer Pictures - www.writerpictures.com.

The Wellcome Collection Library Membership

Club membership is the best way to increase your involvement with Wellcome Collection, and it gives you many special privileges.

The Club provides a unique and intimate environment for scientists, artists, historians, researchers, students and anyone with a keen interest in medicine, life and art to meet and exchange ideas. 

Meet the Author

Meet the Author works with leading publishing companies, authors and their agents, filming short video clips of authors introducing their books.  There are over 1,200 clips at the moment and more are filmed every day.

Each clip costs £400 plus VAT (plus travelling expenses if filmed outside Greater London). The cost includes filming, production, editing, formatting and web-streaming plus formatted clips for the publisher’s or author's own use.

Writing as Therapy Website

A website has been launched where people who have suffered a crisis can post their own life stories.

Seeking Adventurous Playwrights

First Draft Theatre, a London based company which brings actors, directors and writers together to create new pieces of theatre, are seeking adventurous playwrights.

Online database of UK Literary Festivals

The British Council has an online, searchable database containing a comprehensive guide to Literary Festivals (and general Arts Festivals with a literary content) happening around the UK.

Web Community for Non-Fiction Writers

Write this Moment is a web community for creative non-fiction writers. The site aims to profile non-fiction writers from around the world while also providing valuable resources and tools for its members.

New Social Networking Website

A new social networking website for readers and writers