Deadline: 18 April 2011
The Voices of Our Nations Arts Foundation at the University of California-Berkeley invites applications from unpublished as well as published writers-of-color--anyone dreaming of writing as a serious pursuit.
The Voices Workshop is a special gathering of writers who spend 1 week working with authors s of color. This workshop honors the literary traditions of heritage and culture and promotes the styles, voices, forms and concerns of writers-of-color and their connections to the literary world. All workshops are intimate gatherings of writers who take their writing seriously and are looking for an experience that will nurture them as writers; heighten their awareness of writing as a political, social and literary tool; and provide a community that supports each writer as they explore issues that require a profound sense of trust and professionalism.
The Workshops for 2011
This year, we offer workshops for everyone in: Poetry, Fiction Writing, Memoir, and Political Content in Story, Memoir and Poetry
For workshop descriptions, go here
Workshops for Alums in: Fiction, The Poetry Collection, Memoir.
We also offer two Residencies which are directed to writers who are interested in a one-on-one mentorship and concentrated writing time. The week is spent with the master writer who guides them through rewrites and toward a greater awareness of the writing process and their identities as writers.
When applying, specify the workshops you'd like to attend in order of preference. The workshops are limited to ten writers chosen on the quality of their work, their commitment to and their enthusiasm for the direction of the Voices mission.
All participants are encouraged to consider staying on campus in the housing facilities to deepen their experience of exchange.
Deadline: April 18, 2011
To be considered for admission to the Voices Writing Workshops please submit the following:
Poetry: 5 - 10 poems (not to exceed 20 pages)
Fiction Writing: up to 20 pages of short fiction
Memoir: up to 20 pages of a non-fiction narrative
Residency: up to 15 pages of a non-fiction, novel, short fiction or 5-10 poems (not to exceed 20 pages)
Political Content : up to 15 pages of any genre
Building a Poetry Collection: Up to 30 pages of poetry
All applicants should email their application manuscript (as an attachment) to apply apply@voicesatvona.org with your name and the workshop name in the title of the document. (please use .doc or .pdf) and include a page number as the footer.
For example: Abinaderalummemoir.doc
Completed Application: Please provide contact information, history, experience, vital statistics and personal essay in response to the questions, including information on scholarships
The application deadline is April 18, 2011--only completed applications are eligible for review--please contact us regarding late applications.
When you are accepted
Participants are notified of their acceptance by May 6 and have ten days to confirm their attendance.
Send a Deposit of $100.00 within ten days of notification. (Accepted participants will receive an invoice via email.)
Manuscripts to be used in the workshop will be uploaded to the virtual classroom site by May 23, 2011.
All fees are due by May 31, 2011.
Indicate if you will be in residence in campus housing, on application, so we may reserve a spot for you.
Scholarship recipients will be notified of their award amount and balance due. All fees are due by May 31, 2011 and will be made through PayPal.