Applications for the 2024 cohort are closed.
An accountability and support group for South Asian writers.
The Pardesi Fiction Writing Group, launched in 2023, is a cohort-based programme that combines the desire to create written work, either new or already in progress, with the desire to meet and chat with other writers belonging to the same community.
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Open to both unpublished and published authors, the programme's structure combines goal setting, prompts, small groups, and synchronous meetings, resulting in a unique format that's meant to give writers accountability and support with their projects. All accepted cohort members are given the opportunity to submit their work to the programmes digital fiction zine near the end of the programme.
Features Of The Programme:
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share your work
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receive feedback
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dedicated "write-in" time
Monthly Meetings
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dedicated space for quick writing prompts
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sharing resources, and connecting with members between meetings
Slack Space
Accountability Groups
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match into semi-autonomous small groups based on your project
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project goals for an added layer of support