2010 Aldeburgh First Collection Prize now open for submissions
The Aldeburgh First Collection Prize 2010 is now open for submissions from publishers and individual poets. As the first serious ‘First Collection’ award, Aldeburgh’s is now one of the most prestigious and highly valued poetry prizes in the UK. Previous recipients include Robin Robertson, Colette Bryce and Nick Laird. The winner receives £3,000, plus a fee-paying invitation to read at the Aldeburgh Poetry Festival 2011 and a weeks ‘protected’ writing time on the East Suffolk coast. Plans are afoot to extend the scope and benefits of the prize to offer mentoring for the winner and shortlisted poets and increased opportunities at the Aldeburgh Poetry Festival. The poet-judges this year are Michael Laskey (Chair), Neil Rollinson and Jo Shapcott.
Closing date for entries is 31 July 2010.
Spotlight Writing Surgeries
Sunday 28th February 7 – 9pm
Whether you are just starting out
or have been writing for some time…
Whether you write for performance or the page…
Would you like to get some creative feedback on your writing?
Then come to a One-To-One 20 minute Surgery
@ The Gregson Centre, Moor Lane, Lancaster.
Fee: £5
Places are limited and must be booked in advance -
To sign up for a 20 minute writing surgery
or for Further Information e-mail:
spotlightclub@btinternet.com
or phone: 01524 381642
Preston is My Paris publishing launch night at the New Continental, 28th January.
Originally started as a zine about Preston, the project features photography, writing, film, exhibitions and now a not-for-profit publishing house.
As well as continuing with the free monthly zine, they will also be releasing a series of side projects all bearing the PPP logo. A PPP DJ will also be on hand to furnish your ears with the sounds of funk, soul, psyche, French pop, garage, freakbeat and Motown. Visual pleasures will be provided through Super 8, images from the project and a chance to see the latest publications for the first time.
In addition, a special message for writers – January is fading fast and there’s still chance to get your prose or poetry submissions in for the special Febrary issue, which will be launched at Febrary’s Word Soup (16th fom 8pm)
1000 words or under of poetry or prose. The theme is ‘Preston’ and the deadline is the 9th February for inclusion in their February issue.
Contributors to the issue will be offered the opportuntity to read at the Preston is my Paris showcase slot.
For more information about Preston is My Paris, email Robert or Adam at prestonismyparis@gmail.com
Signal Films is offering aspiring screenwriters in Lancashire and Cumbria the opportunity to take part in free scriptwriting training led by an industry expert this summer.
Tutor Rob Ritchie, former Head of Screenwriting at the National Film and Television School, will guide trainees through the process of developing a short film script to industry standard during these special one-off courses taking place in Barrow-in-Furness and in Lancaster, with 15 places available on each course.
The 3 day courses will be followed by a 1 day intensive masterclass for all trainees on the principles of pitching and securing commissions to be held in Barrow-in-Furness.
Additional places are available to attend the 1 day masterclass only simply by registering with Signal Films.
Screenwriting Courses:
Lancaster: Sat 11th, Sun 12th July, Sat 5th September 2009
10am – 5pm (Refreshments throughout the day and lunch will be provided)
at The Storey Creative Industries Centre, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1TH
Barrow-in-Furness: Sat 25th, Sun 26th July, Fri 11th September 2009
10am – 5pm (Refreshments throughout the day and lunch will be provided)
The Dock Museum, North Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PW
Masterclass:
Barrow: Sat 12th September
9.30 – 5pm (Refreshments throughout the day and lunch will be provided)
The Custom House, 1 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
For a place on the course:
· To request an application form please contact Anna on 01229 839983 or email signalfilms@gmail.com
· In your application please include your short film script(s) and if possible a current C.V.
· Deadline for applications for course: Thursday 25th June 2009
FF For a place on the masterclass:
· To register for the masterclass only call Anna on 01229 839983 or email signalfilms@gmail.com
· Deadline for registration for a masterclass place: Fri 4th September 2009
***Course and masterclass costs are fully subsidised – applicants must be aged over 16 and living in Cumbria or Lancashire. Places are limited so be quick to register!***
a forwarded message from our friends at Spotlight…
Don’t Miss
THE SPOTLIGHT OPEN MIC SLAM
Friday February 20th 2009
at The Yorkshire House, Parliament Street, Lancaster
There’s a host of entertainment with the 18 contestants lined up to perform 3 minutes each of poetry, prose, comedy or music and those 3 minutes at the microphone will win someone a £50 First Prize at February’s Spotlight…
in our Annual Open Mic Slam!
Along with the £50 1st prize:
2nd prize of £25
3rd Prize of £15
Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges Chaired by John Freeman.
Clock-Watcher and Master of The Gong Peter Allsopp
Compere Simon Baker.
Music Joe Spence & Andy Raven
Doors Open 8.30pm
Admission £3/£2 (conc.)
Lancaster Spotlight is funded by Arts Council England and
supported by Lancashire County Council and Lancaster City Council.
Spotlight works in association with litfest.
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