13th TIME OF THE WRITER International Writers Festival : 9 -13 March 2010

The Centre for Creative Arts ( University of KwaZulu-Natal ) will present the 13 th edition of the Time of the Writer, international writers festival in Durban between 9 th to 13 th March. Despite a daunting funding climate which resulted in shortening the festival by one day the fest brings South African and African writers together in a programme of stimulating literary events.

Evening readings, book launches and discussions will take place at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre while wide-reaching day activities are spread across Durban and surrounding areas as part of the festival's ongoing effort to promote and nurture a culture of reading, writing and creative expression. This includes school visits, a prison writing workshop, and other seminars and workshops. The festival will also host a tribute evening to the life, creativity and activism of the late Dennis Brutus as the culmination of a full-day colloquium organised by the Centre for Civil Society.

With a line-up of 12 new and established writers the festival provides a stimulating platform for dialogue and exchange between writers, and a valuable opportunity for the public to gain insight into the creative processes and perspectives which inform their writing.

The complete list of past participants and details of previous festival programmes may be viewed on the CCA website: www.cca.ukzn.ac.za

Enquiries to 031-260 2506/1704 or email cca@ukzn.ac.za

The Centre for Creative Arts acknowledges funders and partners of Time of the Writer 2010 with great appreciation: Department of Arts and Culture, French Institute of South Africa, HIVOS (Humanist Institute for Development Co-operation), City of Durban, Centre for Civil Society (UKZN), The Royal Hotel, Adams Campus Books, Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre and the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

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13th TIME OF THE WRITER FESTIVAL Durban, South Africa : 9 -13 March 2010 Short Story Competition

The Centre for Creative Arts ( University of KwaZulu-Natal ) will host the 13 th Time of the Writer, international writers' festival from 9 to 13th March 2010. The festival will bring a host of local and African authors, offering a valuable opportunity for the public to gain insight into the creative processes and perspectives which inform their writing.

Evening readings, book launches and discussions will take place at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban . Wide-reaching day activities, including school visits, are spread across Durban and surrounding areas as part of the festival's ongoing effort to promote and nurture a culture of reading, writing and creative expression, particularly among the youth.  

Time of the Writer invites learners to submit material for the short story writing competition to be held in conjunction with the festival. Learners are invited to engage creatively with a theme of their choice. Please make your submissions by no later than WEDNESDAY, 17 FEBRUARY and our judges will then make the final selection. Please note that entries must be fictional stories and not critical essays. A maximum of 5 pages (preferably typed) are to be written in either English, Zulu or Afrikaans. Illegible entries will not be considered .

Winners will be awarded cash prizes and given complimentary tickets to attend the festival, where they will be handed their prizes. If you are a learner and would like to be involved in this competition - submit your stories, together with your school's name, teacher's name, and your school telephone number to the Centre for Creative Arts. Entries may be hand delivered to the Centre, e-mailed to cca@ukzn.ac.za, faxed to 031 260 3074 or posted to

TIME OF THE WRITER FESTIVAL
CENTRE FOR CREATIVE ARTS
UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL
HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS
MAZISI KUNENE AVENUE
DURBAN  4041

For more information on the festival or the competition, please contact the Centre for Creative Arts on 031 260 2506/1704 or email cca@ukzn.ac.za or visit our website: www.cca.ukzn.ac.za

Time of the Writer 2010 is supported by the Department of Arts and Culture, the French Institute of South Africa, Humanist Institute for Development Cooperation (HIVOS), City of Durban, Adams Campus Books, Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre and the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

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