Freelance Writing Jobs: the February round-up
Writing awards, bursaries and residencies with upcoming deadlines.
Hello! How are you doing? I’ve got a cake in the oven this morning. I’ve been waiting perfect time to work on my book edits – hoping for a whole day stretching out with no interruptions. Of course that doesn’t exist, so instead I’m sneaking an hour at my desk before a friend comes over for lunch. Sometimes you just have to get writing and set a timer so you don’t burn the cake. There are some great opportunities in this issue, with over a dozen closing on the last day of the month. I hope you snatch some time to apply for the things that make your heart flutter.
The Freelance Writing Jobs New Directions Bursary
Closing on the 28th! The Freelance Writing Jobs New Directions Bursary has been created for freelance writers looking to make a change and move towards a new writing format, niche, or project.
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Closing before the end of February (last day to apply after the link):
Be quick for this one: the Curtis Brown Breakthrough Scholarship for crime and thriller writers of colour closes today. (16th)
QueerAF is commissioning across a huge range of projects for Trans+ History Week. You’ve got until midnight to pitch. (16th)
The Island Prize, run by Holland House Books is open to African writers aged 18 and over, regardless of place of residence. (16th)
It’s the last time you’ll see my favourite ever job description. Exeter Cathedral is looking for its final riddler-in-residence. (17th)
You’ve got a very short time to apply for the have teamed up to launch Bound/Unbound – Suffolk Libraries creative residency for poets. (17th)
Just one more day to apply to be Photoworks’ writer-in-residence, but the deadline is 9am so get in early. (17th)