Tania Hershman's Blog

• Writing and Place Guest Blog post 4 by Nora

  November 25, 2009

  • I couldn't be happier that this is becoming a vibrant and exciting series, the guest blog posts on Writing & Place, how where you are affects you as a writer. I am delighted to introduce Nora Nadjarian, a wonderful Cyprus-based poet and writer, author of the short story collection Ledra Street; we "met" when we ran a review of her book on the The Short Review. Nora has just ...
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• Like a Kid in A Sweet Shop: Catching Up Part 2

  November 19, 2009

  • I've been having a wonderful two weeks, , rushing around to lit events like a kid in a sweet shop (or me in a sweet shop!), all of it reinforcing that this country is the right place for me right now. I won't make this a very long post (famous last words). So, where have I been? Two weeks ago I flew to Ireland for the Waterford Film Festival awards evening on Nov 8th. I knew my screenplay, which ...
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• Catching up part 1: competitions

  November 18, 2009

  • I have loads to write about but let me start by saying.. The Bristol Short Story Prize is now officially open - too all writers worldwide! 3000 words maximum - no minimum length, deadline 31st March, seven pounds per story. Prizes: 1st-£500 plus £150 Waterstone’s Gift Card, 2nd -£350 plus £100 Waterstone’s Gift Card, 3rd -£200 plus £100 Waterstone’s Gift Card. Each of the 17 ...
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