Writing
Writing can make a difference in the world. Individuals can exchange ideas and learning. Perhaps make a change through peaceful means. The following quote is taken from Noam Chomsky's book, An Exchange on Manufacturing Consent In Understanding Power.
These are not just academic exercises. We're not analyzing the media on Mars, or in the 18th century, or something like that. We're dealing with real human beings who are suffering and dying and being tortured and starving, because of policies that we are involved in – we as citizens of democratic societies are directly involved in and responsible for. And what the media are doing is ensuring that we do not act on our responsibilities, and that the interests of power are served, not the interests of suffering people and not the needs of the American people who would be horrified if they realized the blood that's dripping from their hands because of the way they're allowing themselves to be deluded and manipulated by the system.
On a more lighter tone, try visiting the sites below which relate to writing.
For writing opportunities and writing competitions within the UK visit;
For Muslim writers, the following site may be of interest;
Poetry link;
Residential writing courses are available from ARVON Foundation. Take a look;
Universities offering Writing Courses
University of East London
University of Lancaster
Alternatively, you may visit the UCAS website and search for writing courses;
The Writer's And Artists Yearbook is available to buy online or from most bookshops. It contains information of writer's agents, publishers and institutions offering tuition with regards writing as well as other information for writers and artists.