Author Archives: writebeyondborders

We love to celebrate and champion the wonderful writers who are part of our WBB family. This post is one of a series where we’ll share these writers’ latest work and catch up with their news. A Good Mother An extract from Shahriar’s short story published in Bridges not Borders We spent the morning atContinue reading “Spotlight Series: Shahriar Shaams”

In this series, we will spotlight the four pieces that were commissioned for the Bridges not Borders Exhibition of South Asian Art (September 2024). Aamena Jahan’s Self Portraits in Truck Art represent the sides of a Pakistani truck. In January 2024, Year 6 students of Queensgate Foundation Primary, Isle of Wight, produced creative self portraitsContinue reading “Exhibition Artist: Aamena Jahan”

In this series, we will spotlight the four pieces that were commissioned for the Bridges not Borders Exhibition of South Asian Art (September 2024). Sarika Khurana’s Portsmouth Pattachitra is an artwork on wood inspired by Pattachitra Art. To help her develop her commission, Sarika analysed the Pattachitra art pieces produced by the Solent community atContinue reading “Exhibition Artist: Sarika Khurana”

In this series, we will spotlight the four pieces that were commissioned for the Bridges not Borders Exhibition of South Asian Art (September 2024). Dina Gamaleldin’s We are all one is an artwork on canvas inspired by Madhubani Art and one line drawings. To help her develop her commission, Dina analysed hundreds of Madhubani artContinue reading “Exhibition Artist: Dina Gamaleldin”

In this series, we will spotlight the four pieces that were commissioned for the Bridges not Borders Exhibition of South Asian Art (September 2024). Abeer Kayani’s Rungun Ki Raah is an artwork on silk inspired by Pakistani Truck Art. To help her develop her commission, Abeer analysed hundreds of Truck-art pieces produced by the SolentContinue reading “Exhibition Artist: Abeer Kayani”

A masterclass with Sumana Roy by Shahriar Shaams As writers we often find ourselves wondering where to be specific and where to let “etcetera” / “etc.” do our work. Sumana Roy’s class revolved around this aspect of craft. From the decisions we must make in our translations to the complexities of selecting and rejecting whatContinue reading “The Importance of Etcetera”

Writing Violence Shaiq Ali What are the contours of violence? At its horrific worst, it is genocidal. Life is always at war. But at its most subtle, it is chronic, slow. Writing about these contours involves a consideration of what writing amidst such violence means. Does it mean archiving? Is it to narrate? Is itContinue reading “Mentees Speak Series”

Writing, mentoring and publishing beyond borders How can we create mentoring structures that support writers across languages and national borders? How can online communities help shape global networks of writers? Join us for a conversation with mentors from the Write Beyond Borders programme who will share their expertise on writing in English across borders andContinue reading “Diversifying Capacities”

A masterclass with Susmita Bhattacharya by Nash Colundalur If completing a manuscript can be compared to a supernatural feat, where the forces that make it happen are vague, at times inhospitable and also magical, then introducing it to the broader world appears to be nothing short of treacherous. We are expected to surrender to theContinue reading “Paths to Publication”

Resources and other pointers for first-time applicants to Creative Writing MFA Programs in the US by Shah Tazrian Ashrafi No matter which side you pick in the age-old debate – is an MFA necessary to become a writer? – it can’t be denied that a lot of writers long for the time and space providedContinue reading “A basic guide to Creative Writing MFA applications (FALL 2025 Edition)”