Home / News / Call for Reviewers for Paġna Letterarja back to news Call for Reviewers for Paġna Letterarja News 26th November, 2024 The National Book Council (NBC) is seeking three (3) reviewers to write in Maltese for its literary page (Paġna Letterarja). This page is printed in the ILLUM newspaper every Sunday and published online on the newspaper’s website a few days later. Through this literary page, the NBC aims to foster a robust literary culture by providing critical analysis and substantive arguments. The goal is to shed light on the state of Maltese literature across its various genres, always keeping a finger on the pulse of what is being published and discussed in the current literary scene. Additionally, through its weekly literary page, the NBC invites the public to read about literature and its writers in accessible language that remains neither simplistic nor superficial. What We Expect from the Reviewer ️ An 800-word article in Maltese once every three weeks, submitted on time. ️ Articles on: i) a literary or genre book with a Maltese ISBN; or, ii) thematic discussions or news related to the world of books within the Maltese context. ️ Well-founded arguments built on close reading and literary analysis, which may also include broader commentary on Maltese literary culture. ️ Polished writing and a distinctive voice unafraid of constructive criticism, while remaining accessible and comprehensible to readers of the newspaper and social media. You can read the full reviewer guidelines here. What We Offer the Reviewer Payment of €150 (excluding VAT) per review. A one-year contract starting February 2025. A budget for book purchases (€50 for every three reviews). How to Apply Please submit your application by filling out this online form and include: ✍️ A short bio of 20–30 words. ✍️ Your CV. ✍️ A brief motivation letter. ✍️ Published reviews or writing samples of 800 words (minimum one, maximum three). Submission Deadline This call closes on Monday, 16 December 2024. Selection Process Submissions will be evaluated based on several criteria, including: Writing skill. Distinctiveness of voice. Depth and substance of literary critique. APPLY HERE To get an idea of the writing style we are looking for, you can read reviews written by Daniel Cossai and Mark Vella. More examples of published contributions can be found in the Arts section of ILLUM by searching for articles marked ‘Kotba.’ For more information, contact Jasmine Bajada at jasmine-alexa.bajada@gov.mt. SHARE POST Related Articles The National Book Council has rebranded! News 5th March, 2025 Read More Call for Delegates: Malta Named Focus Country for the 2025 Mediterranea Publishing Fellowship Initiatives 28th February, 2025 Read More The National Book Council at the 2025 London Book Fair News 25th February, 2025 Read More NBC and Wikimedia Malta announce Wikimedians in Residence for National Book Prize Project News 20th February, 2025 Read More National Book Prize 2025 – Applications Are Open National Book Prize 17th February, 2025 Read More NBC empowers local stakeholders at the London Book Fair 2025 Literary Exports 11th February, 2025 Read More The NBC’s Annual Report For 2024 News 4th February, 2025 Read More Festivals, Funds And Initiatives In 2025: Key Dates Festivals 29th January, 2025 Read More Join the NBC at the London Book Fair 2025: Guest Passes for NBC stakeholders from Malta Literary Exports 13th January, 2025 Read More Kirsten Spiteri wins the Novels for Youth Literary Contest 2024 Literary Contests 13th January, 2025 Read More view all similar news
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