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Leeuwarden writer-in-residence programme is now open for applications

The period of residency being offered is from 20 March to 15 April 2023.

  • The guest writer will receive an allowance of €2,000 and reimbursement of €35 a day for expenses.
  • The rental costs of the apartment in Leeuwarden will be covered by Leeuwarden UNESCO City of Literature. Travel costs are at the guest writer’s expense.
  • During the residency, you will have a buddy, a fellow writer/poet from Leeuwarden. They will be your first point of contact and will help you find your way around the city and the Frisian literary and cultural sector.

You will reside in a centrally located, fully furnished, luxury apartment. The apartment has air conditioning, wifi, private bathroom and kitchen. A washing machine is at your disposal and the apartment is cleaned weekly.

The deadline to apply is February 20.

The residency includes literary translators.
Participants pay their own travel costs but other expenses are covered.