Aspiring writer Sheridan Povedano has been selected for the writing initiative being run by Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture. 

A statement from GCS follows below:

The programme, part of GCS’  development drive, aims to cultivate talent within the literary field, providing young writers  with invaluable opportunities and a supportive environment to develop their craft. 

Sheridan, who describes herself as a writer, poet and essayist has had a productive and  inspiring journey since her initial meeting with the GCS team. Amid a flourishing literary scene  in Gibraltar, she has participated in various writing workshops led by international and local  authors. These experiences, she says, have been profoundly motivational and have influenced  her creative process. 

An English graduate specialising in the field of media studies and creative writing, Sheridan is  really looking forward to the experience. Her proposed work will explore the blurred  boundaries between fiction and non-fiction, with Gibraltar’s iconic Main Street serving as the  central theme. This ambitious project underscores her passion for semiotics and the  hybridisation of storytelling forms.  

Sheridan spends her time reading extensively and engaging critically with topics that inspire  her work, including the nuances of Gibraltar’s culture and history. GCS is delighted to support  Sheridan as she embarks on this creative journey, confident that her work will make a valuable  contribution to Gibraltar’s rich literary heritage.