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Palmtrees and NEON Launch Global Screenwriter Incubator
Innovation1h ago

Palmtrees and NEON Launch Global Screenwriter Incubator

A new screenplay incubator is offering mentorship, funding, and paid residencies to writers from Africa, the Caribbean, and Oceania. Applications open March 31, 2026, with no experience required.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Ghana Ad Firm Launches Free Fellowship for Young Creatives
Solutions7h ago

Ghana Ad Firm Launches Free Fellowship for Young Creatives

A Ghanaian marketing company is investing in the next generation of creative talent with a fully funded three-month training program. The fellowship includes mentorship, hands-on experience, and stipends to help young designers, writers, and strategists launch their careers.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
George Sand: The Writer Who Outsold Victor Hugo at His Peak
Community Heroes2d ago

George Sand: The Writer Who Outsold Victor Hugo at His Peak

A cross-dressing French author named George Sand became one of the 19th century's bestselling writers, outselling literary giant Victor Hugo and inspiring the Brontë sisters. As we mark 150 years since her death, her trailblazing legacy reminds us that groundbreaking voices eventually get the recognition they deserve.

France 24 English2 min read
Immigrant Author's Lost Stories Resurface After 100 Years
Community Heroes5d ago

Immigrant Author's Lost Stories Resurface After 100 Years

A Polish immigrant who defied her father and became one of the 1920s' most beloved authors is experiencing a literary renaissance. Anzia Yezierska's powerful stories about immigrant women are finding new readers a century later.

Smithsonian2 min read
Hollywood Writers Reach Deal After Just 3 Weeks of Talks
SolutionsApr 6

Hollywood Writers Reach Deal After Just 3 Weeks of Talks

The screenwriters union and major studios just agreed to a four-year contract in record time, a stunning turnaround from the grueling strike that paralyzed Hollywood three years ago. Better healthcare, AI protections, and a collaborative spirit signal a new era for the entertainment industry.

Google News - Peace Agreement3 min read
PBS Emmy Winner Stars First Autistic Lead Character
InnovationMar 31

PBS Emmy Winner Stars First Autistic Lead Character

Carl the Collector, PBS's first children's show with an autistic lead character, just won an Emmy for Outstanding Public Service Initiative. The show features autistic voice actors, writers, and advisors who bring authentic representation to screens.

Good Good Good2 min read
Lagos Creatives Get Fellowship for Social Impact Stories
Acts of KindnessMar 28

Lagos Creatives Get Fellowship for Social Impact Stories

A new fellowship in Lagos is training young filmmakers, writers, and digital creators to use their storytelling skills for civic change. CivicHive's program connects creatives with mentorship and resources to turn their content into tools for better governance.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
2 Friends Rescue Centuries-Old Indian Recipes in New Book
Acts of KindnessMar 24

2 Friends Rescue Centuries-Old Indian Recipes in New Book

Food writers Anisha Rachel Oommen and Aysha Tanya have compiled 200-year-old family recipes from across India into a cookbook that preserves culinary traditions in danger of being lost forever. Their project started as a digital archive and became a physical treasure trove of heirloom dishes passed down through generations.

The Better India3 min read
Salman Rushdie: Why Tyrants Fear Writers Without Weapons
Community HeroesMar 20

Salman Rushdie: Why Tyrants Fear Writers Without Weapons

Author Salman Rushdie, who survived a 2022 assassination attempt, returned to the stage with a powerful message about why authoritarian rulers have always feared artists. His insight offers hope: in the long run, art outlives tyranny.

DW News2 min read
Playwrite Event Shows Mental Strength Beyond the Playing Field
SportsMar 15

Playwrite Event Shows Mental Strength Beyond the Playing Field

Athletes and writers gathered in Chandigarh to share stories of resilience in sports often ignored by mainstream media. From ice hockey pioneers to skiers competing with borrowed equipment, their experiences reveal how sport builds mental toughness for life's biggest challenges.

Indian Express2 min read
Grammarly Pulls AI Tool After Backlash From Writers
Acts of KindnessMar 12

Grammarly Pulls AI Tool After Backlash From Writers

Writing platform Grammarly has disabled a controversial feature that used AI to impersonate famous writers without permission. The company is now rethinking its approach after writers objected and a class action lawsuit was filed.

Engadget2 min read
Grammarly Pulls AI Feature After Writer Backlash
SolutionsMar 12

Grammarly Pulls AI Feature After Writer Backlash

Writing tool Grammarly is shutting down a controversial feature that used real writers' names without permission to give AI feedback. The company apologized after journalists and authors objected to being digitally impersonated.

Futurism2 min read
Grammarly Stops Cloning Writers After Backlash
Acts of KindnessMar 12

Grammarly Stops Cloning Writers After Backlash

Writing assistant Grammarly has disabled its AI feature that mimicked real writers without permission, apologizing after experts objected to having their voices replicated. The company now promises to give creators full control over whether and how they participate in future AI features.

The Verge2 min read
Writers Launch DIY Festival After 180+ Boycott Adelaide
Acts of KindnessMar 7

Writers Launch DIY Festival After 180+ Boycott Adelaide

When Australia's largest literary festival collapsed amid controversy, the writing community didn't wait for permission. Five weeks later, they built their own grassroots celebration of stories and free speech.

ABC Australia3 min read
Tiwa Savage Launches Free Music Training for 100 Africans
Acts of KindnessFeb 25

Tiwa Savage Launches Free Music Training for 100 Africans

Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage just launched a foundation bringing world-class music training to young African creatives who rarely get access to it. Starting April 2026, 100 emerging producers, engineers, and songwriters will learn from Berklee College of Music faculty in Lagos, completely tuition-free.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
Two Latin American Authors Named Booker Prize Finalists
Global NewsFeb 25

Two Latin American Authors Named Booker Prize Finalists

Argentine and Brazilian writers earned spots among 13 finalists for the prestigious International Booker Prize, bringing fresh voices from Latin America to the global stage. Both novels tackle historical injustices while celebrating resilience.

Buenos Aires Times2 min read
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Acts of KindnessFeb 19

San Miguel Writers' Fest Draws Record 1,750 Attendees

A literary festival in Mexico just wrapped its most successful year ever, bringing together 1,750 writers and book lovers from 15 countries. First-time attendees made up 67% of the crowd, proving that passion for storytelling is alive and thriving.

Mexico News Daily2 min read
Expert Songwriters Reveal How Great Lyrics Are Made
InnovationFeb 19

Expert Songwriters Reveal How Great Lyrics Are Made

Professional musicians are sharing the secrets behind memorable lyrics that stick with us for years. TED-Ed's new video series pulls back the curtain on the creative process that turns ordinary words into extraordinary songs.

TED-Ed2 min read
Angela Makholwa Breaks Barriers in South African Crime Fiction
Daily MixFeb 18

Angela Makholwa Breaks Barriers in South African Crime Fiction

Angela Makholwa became one of South Africa's first Black women crime fiction authors, transforming Johannesburg's literary landscape with six novels that celebrate the city's energy while exploring complex themes of identity and resilience. Her debut novel Red Ink is now a Showmax series, and another work became a Netflix film.

Daily Maverick2 min read
85-Year-Old Australian Literary Magazine Rescued From Closure
SolutionsFeb 11

85-Year-Old Australian Literary Magazine Rescued From Closure

Meanjin, Australia's second-oldest literary journal, has been saved by Queensland University of Technology just months after financial pressures forced its shutdown. The beloved magazine that launched writers like Helen Garner and Patrick White returns to its birthplace after 85 years.

ABC Australia2 min read

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