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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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