New Architecture Writers (N.A.W.) Programme 2023

Are you a young person of color interested in writing, broadcasting, and organizing in the architectural field? The New Architecture Writers (N.A.W.) Programme 2023 is accepting applications right now.

The free, year-long program New Architecture Writers (N.A.W.) gives a small group the chance to take part in a variety of seminars, workshops, tours, writing prompts, and other activities that are all guided by respected editors, architects, journalists, curators, and broadcasters. The Architectural Review and the Architecture Foundation both endorse N.A.W.

Brief:

Your brief is to write a short article on a contemporary issue for an architectural audience. This piece
should tell a story, whether political, social, economic, or environmental, in a way that informs and
engages the reader. You should identify a specific subject with relevance to architecture and draw out
stimulating conclusions.
Your word count is just 500 words, so succinctness is key.

Eligibility:

• The programme is intended for people of colour only.
• Applicants must be under 30 and based in London.
• They invite applications from anyone interested in developing their architectural writing
  practice. Applicants do not need to have journalistic experience nor necessarily be intent on
  pursuing a career in journalism.
• All applicants must be able to commit to meeting roughly one evening per fortnight. In
  addition, applicants have to be able to complete written briefs, which will be set
  approximately every six weeks throughout the programme, and contribute to up to two live
  events.

Evaluation Criteria:

They will assess written submissions according to the following criteria:

• Ideas: Is the piece telling something interesting, exciting, and new? Are the ideas it conveys
  important and timely? Is it focused on a specific case study or example rather than trying to
  cover an entire topic in 500 words?
• Argument: Is the piece well structured? Does it have a clear beginning, middle, and end?
  Does the argument flow logically? Does it persuade the reader?
• Expression: Is the writing sophisticated and engaging? Does it require proofreading? Is it
  written for a wide audience, without jargon?

Application:

To apply, send a short CV and an original piece of writing using the online application form. The
deadline for applications is January 6, 2023 at 18:00 GMT.

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