Prague UNESCO City of Literature
New Writer Residency Opportunity in Prague UNESCO City of Literature
Posted: Wednesday Jun 17, 2015
Prague is currently looking for applications from writers connected to the UNESCO City of Literature network, with an interest in Prague and Czech literature, who would like to spend around two months in Prague.
Applications will be considered based on the quality of existing literary work, a creative plan, and willingness to engage in author readings and public discussions in Prague. This residency will offer travel cost, accommodation and 1,000 Euro stipend. The residency will run 1 October - 30 November 2015.
This year the process is rather fluid as Prague UNESCO City of Literature are setting up the first residency in 2015. As such we are encouraging those interested connected to Dunedin to make an initial application in the first instance to Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature by Tuesday 7 July 2015. Please make applications via email to:
or post to:
- Dunedin City of Literature, PO Box 5045, Moray Place, Dunedin. Attention: Liz Knowles
The residency will be announced by Prague UNESCO City of Literature by 31 July 2015.