Nanjing City of Literature is offering 6 residencies to writers, poets and translators from all UNESCO Cities of Literature. The residency will run from 30 October to 15 November 2024 and the theme is 'Life is Better with Literature'.

The 2024 programme may include literary events, reading clubs, cultural adventures, city walks and meetings. Residents are expected to produce a piece of work in English (no less than 1,000 words, or 50 lines for poetry) that is inspired by the residency, or translate Chinese stories, poems or prose into English.

For the residency, they are seeking applicants with connections to a UNESCO City of Literature and at least 3 years of experience in writing, or at least one published work, or have received awards that are recognised by local literary communities. Applicants need to be fluent in spoken English or Chinese.

What the residency offers:

• 2-week in-person residency in Nanjing City of Literature
• Tours to cultural landmarks and literary places in Nanjing
• A selection of local literary activities
• Conversations with Nanjing writers, poets, translators, literary organisations and students
• Flight tickets, food, accommodation and local transport 
• A stipend of 1,200 USD for each writer-in-residence

Nanjing International Writers Residency 2024 application guidelines

Deadline: 30 September 2024