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Fostering a Global Literary Community with the Booker Prize Foundation

Written exclusively for UEA Live, by UEA LDC student Finlay Porter

Posted on 19 April 2021

The Booker Prize conversation was a fascinating and educational opportunity to learn more about the Booker Prize Foundation and how their work extends much further than merely the prize itself. In a talk hosted by UEA creative writing professor Giles Foden, Booker Prize Foundation Literary Director Gaby Wood, Booker Prize-winning author Anne Enright, and Booker Prize Foundation scholarship winner Stephen Buoro discussed creative writing at UEA, the process of writing and judging literature, and the role the Booker Prize Foundation has in today’s literary scene. The two authors were also kind enough to read some short excerpts from their most recent novels, Anne Enright’s Actress , published by Jonathan Cape in 2020, and Buoro’s debut novel The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa , which will be published by Bloomsbury in 2022) and dive deep into their writing as prompted by tactful questions from Foden and the audience.

The discussion began with Enright reading an evocative passage from her 2020 novel Actress . We were given some valuable insights into the development of Katherine O’Dell, the actress. Enright explained how the novel confronts the sense of meaning and purpose an individual can find in their art, and how this can often become overwhelming and allow us to lose track of who we really are. The novel traces the life of the Irish star of stage and screen Katherine O’Dell. We watch her rise to fame through the eyes of Norah, the actress’ daughter, and the relationship between mother and daughter is brought into question throughout the novel. This brief discussion made me think about what it must be like to be related to a celebrity. The character development of Norah, who grows from Katherine’s child into becoming a mother herself, inspired me to consider the transition from child to parent, and the complex and important relationships within a family network.

Wood and Enright closed off this strand of the discussion by agreeing with one another. “Success can kill a writer quite quickly, but failure can kill them very slowly indeed” remarked Enright. And Wood acknowledged that “books have a heartbeat that is not the prize that rewards them.” I found this discussion particularly fascinating, and it really made me consider the multifaceted importance of prizes and awards in art and literature. Buoro, a writer with a long future ahead and little current fame agreed that the publicity gained by authors after winning an award is essential for new writers to break onto the scene.

His philosophical words made me consider how for centuries philosophy has been a subject not only reserved for Europeans, but also the elite. I am very curious to see what Andy Africa has to say as he enters discourses which were founded in a culture alien to his own and must forge his own path of philosophical self-discovery. After Foden prompted Buoro to talk about the role of maths in the novel, I was reminded that the writer studied Mathematics before coming to UEA for the Creative Writing MA. Buoro explains that “maths is what you can do on paper, philosophy picks it up and takes it further.” The path to knowledge for Andy lies in making the step from mathematical logic to more conceptual and abstract thought. I cannot wait for this novel to be published so we can all get to meet Andy Africa!

At the end of the talk, Foden selected questions from the audience. Buoro was asked to elaborate on the importance of art and maths in expanding our understanding of our surroundings. He answered that it is essential to harmonise the two. While maths can give us the axioms and proofs needed to base our thinking, there are many questions that maths cannot answer. “Art and science may have to work together to provide answers about the universe.”

The questions then turned to Gaby Wood for her insight into the world of literature prizes, their role and controversy. “It’s not the be all and end all, but it’s a snapshot. It’s like asking a different photographer to take a photo of the same subject. Each different award gives a different perspective,” a helpful analogy to explain the need for multiple awards. She went on to explain the newly launched International Booker Prize, which is open to anyone writing in English. She talked about how important it is to award an international prize, firstly because it allows for a global view in literature and the possibility of seeing the world through a different lens, and secondly because “we can bring many more people into the reading fold,” and a broader range of writers means a broader range of readers.

This idea felt to me like a fitting one to end on, and Giles Foden must have agreed, as he emphasised the importance of broadening our array of sources and allowing more international writers onto the stage, before thanking the audience and bringing the talk to a close. The chat box began to explode with thanks and praise, with viewers calling it a “wonderful event” and a “fascinating conversation.” Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the way the panel blended a mix of perspectives into a truly educational and inspiring discussion. I have enjoyed the UEA live events in the past, and this one certainly did not disappoint! I look forward to the events of the coming weeks.

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Apply for This Fully-funded Creative Writing Scholarship at the University of East Anglia, Sponsored by the Miles Morland Foundation

by Chukwuebuka Ibeh

February 21, 2020

The Miles Morland Foundation African Writers’ Scholarship is currently accepting accepting applications for its 2020 program. It is an initiative of the Miles Morland Foundation, which also administers the prestigious and separate Morland Writing Scholarship . This Scholarship is awarded to a postgraduate student within the University of East Anglia’s School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing to enable them to study for the MA Creative Writing (Prose Fiction) or the MA Biography and Creative Non-Fiction courses. Previous recipients include the Kenyan writer and editor Troy Onyango and the Nigerian writer Zainab Omaki.

Eligibility

• Level: Postgraduate
• Fees: International
• School: Literature, Drama and Creative Writing
• Course: MA  Creative Writing (Prose Fiction) or MA Biography and Creative Non-Fiction
• Country of Birth: Any country within Africa or
• Nationality: Any country within Africa or
• Other Criteria: Both parents born in Africa (If the scholarship is awarded on this basis, copies of both parents’ passports must be provided as evidence to the UEA at point of acceptance of the scholarship.)

The scholarship covers:

• Total Value: Up to £25,000 to cover tuition fees and a maintenance grant.
• Tuition fees or maintenance: Both
• Number available: 1

Application Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered for the creative writing donor-funded scholarship programme, you will need to have submitted both your scholarship application and have applied for the MA in Creative Writing (Prose Fiction) by 12 noon on Friday 1 May . It is possible that you might not have a response about the outcome of your course application by this date, but you should still submit a scholarship application by this deadline if you wish to be considered for scholarships.

If you have applied for the scholarship, you will be considered for any of the scholarships below for which you are eligible. You do not need to submit a second application for any of these scholarships.

• The UEA Crowdfunded BAME Writers’ Scholarship
• The Kowitz Scholarship
• The Malcolm Bradbury Memorial Scholarship
• The John Boyne Scholarship
• The Annabel Abbs Scholarship
• The Seth Donaldson Memorial Bursary
• The Bourne Scholarship
• The UEA Booker Prize Foundation Scholarship
• The John Jarrold Scholarship in Creative Writing (Prose Fiction)

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Sonny Mehta India Scholarship

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If you want to pursue Creative Writing in the UK , the first university that rankings suggest is the University of East Anglia . The MA in Creative Writing course at UEA is considered the best and the most competitive in the United Kingdom. However, we all know that any course that is competitive and popular is expensive as well. Hence, the Sonny Mehta India Scholarship helps Indian students not limit themselves to their financial ability and pursue their dreams of becoming authors, writers or screenwriters .  

Ian McEwan, writer of Atonement, is an alumnus of MA in Creative Writing Class at UEA! Know more about the UEA Notable Alumni!

Eligibility Criteria for the Sonny Mehta India Scholarship

Have a look at the eligibility criteria for the scholarship and know whether you can apply. You should:

• Be an Indian citizen 
• Be accepted for the full-time MA in Creative Writing- Prose, Poetry, or Screenwriting course at UEA (2022)
• Show excellent creative writing experience
• Indicate the genuine financial need for the scholarship

If your profile matches the above criteria, there is a good chance that you win the Sonny Mehta India Scholarship.

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Benefits 

The Sonny Mehta India Scholarship offers one Indian student an amount of GBP 28,500 or INR 28.75 lakhs for tuition fees and maintenance. 

The international tuition fee for the full-time MA in Creative Writing course is GBP 18,500 or INR 18.66 lakhs for the academic year 2022-2023. Therefore, the scholarship amount easily covers the tuition fees and more.

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Application Process of the Sonny Mehta India Scholarship

Indian students who are interested in the Sonny Mehta India Scholarship must apply through the online application process available on the University of East Anglia website. 

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Application Deadline 

The deadline for applying for the scholarship is 5th May 2023 . Make sure that you apply before that to be an eligible candidate.

The Sonny Mehta India Scholarship is an excellent opportunity for you to pursue your dreams of becoming a writer at a high-ranking university in the UK . Nonetheless, the scholarship is competitive and offered to only one student. In such a competitive scenario, we suggest that you apply for the Leverage Edu Scholarship Program where you can win scholarships worth up to INR 5 lakhs!

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