Up to $7,000 "Present" Writing Scholarship

Because many people have recently asked about the new "trial writing" requirement for the second season, and after the first season's press conference, many authors hope to have more time to polish their plans and creative ideas, so we decided to put the second The registration period for the season has been delayed by a week to give authors more time to prepare their on-site writing plans:

The registration date will end at 23:59 on July 18 in Dongba District, and the registration system will be closed at 00:00 on July 19.

❐ Season 2 results announced: August 20, 2022

❐ Completion time for the winning works of the second season: before November 30, 2022

❐ For registration method and more detailed information, please refer to the official website: matteronsite.com

【What kind of support will the "Presence" scholarship give to writers? 】

• 1. Prize money: $7,000 for first place, $5,000 for second place, $2,000 for third place

The "Present" Scholarship selects 3-5 candidates each time, and will receive a prize of $2,000-$7,000 for completing short-term works for a period of three months.

• 2. Editing assistance

Winners will be assisted by professional editors throughout the process until the work is published. The works selected for this season need to be completed by November 30, 2022.

• 3. Help the author continue to develop the work

The "Present" scholarship will connect all selected works to subsequent publishing platforms. For some of the writing projects that were not selected but have potential, the present scholarship will be recommended to influential Chinese media platforms.

The five selected works of the first season were published in reporters, key reviews, Xiaoniao Literature, Duan Media and other media:

The last female miner - Zhang Gui's life story (co-published with reporters )

Tamed and Tamed: Breeding Tibetan Mastiffs in Lhasa (Published in collaboration with Xiaoniao Literature )

Their AI Lovers - True or False Love (published in partnership with Critical Review Network )

After the smoke clears: On the road from Beirut to Damascus (co-published with reporters )

Walking in the Unknown: Links to MIRROR Fans (published in cooperation with Duan Media )

That is to say, in addition to the abundant bonuses, the winners will also be equipped with an editor to assist in the whole process , and jointly prepare a public press conference after the work is completed, so that the work can get greater exposure, and let those who "have to say it" will also be able to. Stories" can be told and listened to, and even have the opportunity to roll and become a "quiet movement" that can change society (from the sixth season of the first season conference, Zhang Jieping and Zhuang Ruilin).

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❏ We will also provide editing services for those who do not win but have excellent plans;

❏ For those who have not won the award but are willing to refer their proposal to other media organizations, we will help to connect with other organizations to ask if they are willing to contact you further, hoping to help more people see your work.

I hope that with more time, "Presence" can support more authors. I look forward to seeing everyone's rich, full, and various moving "presence".