Even MORE Residency Opportunities!

Do you dream of having an opportunity to work on your latest project in one of our sister Cities of Literature? Now is your opportunity to apply for a residency! Learn more below.

 

Reykjavik, Iceland

 
 

We invite a journalist or researcher from Seattle UNESCO City of Literature to spend 2-4 weeks exploring and writing about Reykjavík’s contemporary literary scene.

  • Applications are due before November 15, 2024.

    What is Offered:

    Reykjavík City of Literature will cover flights, accommodation at Gröndal’s House in downtown Reykjavík, and offer a per diem of up to 1,200 euros.

    Who is eligible:

    The program is open to established writers, editors, translators, poets, critics, literary professionals, journalists, and researchers with a connection to Seattle City of Literature.

  • Please complete the application form below and submit the required documents by November 15th, 2024.

    APPLY HERE

    All applicants should submit:

    • Extract from a published text (original language or English)

    • Biography/CV

    • Description of proposed research focus and publishing venue

  • The selected writer will be notified on December 15th, 2024.

  • What is Expected:

    The selected individual will produce an ambitious article focusing on Reykjavík’s modern literary landscape. This may include emerging writers, established authors, booksellers, or publishers, as long as the focus remains on contemporary Icelandic literature.

    The final piece must have a secured publishing venue and will be translated for publication in Iceland.

    This initiative aims to generate in-depth journalism on Reykjavík’s current literary culture, beyond the Icelandic Sagas and medieval manuscripts. The goal is to establish an annual residency, inviting participants from various UNESCO Cities of Literature each year.

 

Bucheon, South Korea

 

Bucheon City, South Korea

 

Bucheon City of Literature aims to increase international exchange and communication, contribute to the mobility of writers, translators and cartoonists by providing a new environment and an opportunity to present their work to Korean readers. Up to two applicants will be selected.

  • Applications are due by October 21, 2024.

    Residency dates are November and December 2024.

    What is Offered:

    • Round-trip flight tickets and rides from/to the airport

    • About 2-month stay at the Bucheon Residence

    • An opportunity to get engaged in the cultural scene of Bucheon and to be connected with the local community.

    • A contact person who is responsible for planning meetings and events and helps to engage in the local cultural life.

    Who is Eligible:

    The 2024 Bucheon Residency program is dedicated to all writers, poets, translators, graphic novelists having at least one published book working currently on creative writing.

    What to Expect:

    During the residency, the writer will spend 80% of their time working on their own project and 20% of their time participating in programs that are designed and personalized with enough talking with the Bucheon City of Literature Office.

  • • Fill in the application form available HERE

    Required Documents:

    • Completed application form

    • Extract from a published text (in original language or English), no more than 2 pages in length.

    • Biography/CV

    • Recommendation letter

    Application and required documents should be sent to : jsy97@korea.kr

  • What is Expected:

    • Connection with any UNESCO City of Literature outside of South Korea

    • A command of English or Korean for the purposes of communication

    • At least one published work (Literature, translation, comics, graphics, etc)

    • Interest in Korean culture and literature

    • Willingness to participate in the local literary life, including events, meetings, interviews and festivals.

    • Participating in at least one local literature event or exchange event in Korea

    • A text (work of fiction or non-fiction) that will feature the Bucheon City of Literature in some fashion or comic/illustrated book about living in Bucheon/Korea or Korean culture during the period of the 2024 Bucheon Residency; the text can be written in serials or submitted at a time, and the copyright of the work being submitted by the writer-in-residence belongs to Bucheon City, which will be used for promotional purposes.

    * Bucheon City of Literature does not grant an entry visa to you. It is the applicant's responsibility to get visa for entry of Republic of Korea. Bucheon City of Literature will provide an official document to help visa-obtaining process if necessary.

 
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