Bangalore's World-Famous Semi-Deluxe Writing Program

26/04/2020

Beloved faculty and founding member of Bangalore's World-Famous Semi-Deluxe Writing Program Zac O'Yeah in conversation with author Amitav Ghosh about The Worlds we live in, those coming to an end and those beginning.

‘What we have to think about, above all, is how to slow down’

Anxious that the end of the world is upon us? But what is the world? As Amitav Ghosh points out, there are many worlds: some have already ended and some are ending, while other worlds are being reborn

01/02/2020

When Amitav Ghosh tweeted about the program.
Told you, we're World Famous.

Applications are open for the 4th edition of Bangalore's World Famous Semi-Deluxe Writing Program.
More information here : http://shoonyaspace.com/bwfsdwprogram/

31/01/2020

For Anjum Hassan, it felt like high time that somebody started something like this. There have been lots of smaller and more informal courses over the last few years in Bengaluru, but none that actually follows a thought-out curriculum which takes a broad perspective on writing as a possible career. And with more people being interested in writing, who may want to write a novel or whatever they wish to write, it seemed like a nice idea to do something.

Apply before 14 Feb to avail 15% off.

27/01/2020

We caught faculty and course directors Eshwar Sundaresan and Anjum Hasan the other day at Shoonya when they were meeting to discuss plans for the program. Here they tell you a little about what they'll be teaching. Stay tuned for more snippets of them and other faculty.

Last date for early bird applications is coming up. Get writing writers. :) We look forward to seeing your application in our mailbox!

Video courtesy Kirthi Kumar Barik.

We caught faculty and course directors Eshwar Sundaresan and Anjum Hasan the other day at Shoonya when they were meeting to discuss plans for the program. He...

26/01/2020

Course director and wittiest faculty member, Zac O'Yeah telling us a little about the program in general, and his classes on Travel writing and Thriller/Crime fiction.

Course director and wittiest faculty member, Zac O'Yeah telling us a little about the program in general, and his classes on Travel writing and Thriller/Crim...

25/01/2020

What does writing mean to you?

To write is to experience the world anew, even as the world moulds you through writing. Writing sharpens your faculties, sensitises you to language, and enables you to find a voice. As a writer, you could tell your own story or those of others, create narratives or report on those unfolding around you, find new ways to communicate your ideas and tune in to other styles of thinking. Writing could also bring you in contact with fellow writers, give you an income, enable you to travel, open out a career. Or it could just enhance your interest in literature.

Bangalore’s World-Famous Semi-Deluxe Writing Program has been designed with all these possibilities in mind. This 8-weekend program will make you an aware and innovative writer in either fiction or nonfiction. Or both!
Applications are open.

Apply before 14 Feb 2020 for early bird discount.

For application guidelines click on https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FZwlDnN0CrbTSYwr816EzAvrWjCgcuMLYhbJ-KHdbuk/edit

24/01/2020

Bangalore’s World-Famous Semi-Deluxe Writing Course, as it’s called, is a 12-week programme, starting on June 27, at Shoonya where a conglomerate of authors introduces you to various genres including short stories, thrillers, travelogues, children’s literature, writing for film and television, business writing, poetry and translations. The brainchild of authors Anjum Hassan and Zac O’Yeah and writer Eshwar Sundaresan, the course is clearly a diversified one.

14th Feb is the last date to avail the early bird discount, details on application and registration here :

Bangalore’s World-Famous Semi-Deluxe Writing Program is an 8-weekend long creative writing course that features leading Bangalore writers as faculty. Taught in the form of lectures, workshops, assignments, discussions and a whole lot of writing. The 2020 edition of the program will begin in June 2...

21/01/2020

psssst!
Applications for edition 4 are open, the last date to avail the 15% early discount is fast approaching.

Here's a look at the past editions of the program. Have a listen to what some of the past students have to say.

Visit our website www.shoonyaspace.com for more details.

Applications for 2019 are now open! Here is a short overview of the program and why you should attend from some alumni. For more information, visit http://sh...

19/01/2020

Applications for Edition 4 of Bangalore's World Famous Semi-Deluxe Writing Program are now open!

Deadline to avail the 15% discount early-bird offer is 14th Feb.
30 seats available only.

We look forward to reading your entries, and embarking on a new adventure in writing with passionate and committed candidates.

The Application Process:

- Your journey begins with you sending in an 800-word (max.) submission titled "Who Am I?" The submission may be in any form or style of your choosing (an essay, a poem etc.)

- If we are convinced that you have the willingness and the talent to write, we will invite you to join 30 of the best applicants to attend the workshop. Do email us at [email protected] with your entry, with the subject line .

Along with the "Who Am I" submission your application email should include the following information about yourself: Full Name, Age and Contact Details (phone number and postal address).

For more information visit our website : www.shoonyaspace.com

11/01/2020

Did you know that Lalbagh was once a battleground, or that Roman Coins were discovered in Yashwantpur and that Kanteerva Stadium was built on a lake?

Gentle reminder, tomorrow, an illuminating talk by writer Meera Iyer on the history of our beloved city.
Come join Meera in the year's first edition of Speaking of The City.

Sunday, 12th January, 11.30 am⠀
“Discovering Bengaluru: History. Neighbourhoods. Walks”⠀

07/01/2020

Speaking of the City with Meera Iyer
Flora, fauna, environment and heritage can get Meera cracking and climbing mountains at any time of the day. She dons multiple hats as a science writer, a heritage consultant and an entrepreneur. A Ph. D. in Forest Ecology from Michigan State University, she writes extensively on popular science and heritage and has over 200 published articles to her credit. Her own favorites are her compositions on chocolate and grandmothers! Her duties as the co-convener of Bangalore Chapter of INTACH take up the bulk of her time. If you have visited Chitradurga fort or the monuments in Bhatkal or Mirjan in Karnataka, it is likely that you have read the content researched and written by her on the interpretation signage. She is also the brain behind the highly popular ‘Parichay’ walks of INTACH Bangalore. She is a co-founder of Carnelian Heritage Consultants.

She lives in Bangalore with her husband Sridhar, son Rajat and daughter Nandana.

Sunday, 12th January, 11.30 am
“Discovering Bengaluru: History. Neighbourhoods. Walks”
Meera Iyer on the place of heritage and history in Bangalore’s fast - changing urban landscape. In conversation with Zac O’ Yeah.