Call for submissions: Verb New Voices

There's still time to apply for New Writing North's development programme to make work for BBC Radio 3's The Verb

Now in its fourth year, Verb New Voices 4 will work with three writers from the North of England, one between the ages of 18 and 25.

The selected writers will receive a paid commission to write an 8-minute piece for BBC Radio 3's The Verb. They will also receive a development package including a 2-day workshop with the BBC, a residential course at Arvon and a £2,000 bursary to support their involvement in Verb New Voices 4.

Applicants must not previously have had work broadcast by the BBC.

To apply, send a proposal up to 500 words for the work you'd like to develop for Verb New Voices 4, an outline of your artistic experience to date (up to 500 words), a sample of writing (five pages or ten poems) and/or a link to a video or soundtrack of your work.

The closing date to apply for Verb New Voices 4 is 14 March.

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