Applications open for Krakow City of Literature Residency 2020

UNESCO City of Literature, Krakow, calls for applications for its International Residency Program for writers and translators.

The Residency is offered to a visiting writer from any of the UNESCO Cities of Literature with an interest in the literary community of Poland. As Edinburgh is a City of Literature in the Creative City Network, residents who match the programme criteria can apply.

What they offer:

The Residency will offer writers a two-month stay across the following dates:

• 1 May – 30 June 2020

• 1 September – 31 October 2020

Residents will stay at the Villa Decius, an official partner of the project with years of experience running international residencies, including the Visegrad Literary Residency and the ICORN residency program.

Besides stipend, transportation costs to and from Krakow will also be covered. Additionally, the Krakow Festival Office will guarantee residents the opportunity to participate in the literary life of the city, and help to develop opportunities for them to promote their work in Poland.

What they expect:

• Connection with any UNESCO City of Literature

• At least one published book (fiction or non-fiction), a poetry collection, screenplay or theatre script by the applicant

• Work on a literary project during the residency

• Upper-intermediate level of spoken English

• Interest in the Central European region

• Readiness to participate in the literary life of Krakow, including events, meetings, promotional interviews, and festivals, where applicable

• Residents will be asked to write a text (work of fiction or non-fiction) that will feature the City of Krakow (min. 6 000 to max. 11 000 characters with spaces) and will be used in the future, either as part of a published collection or for promotional purposes.