Reykjavík UNESCO City of Literature offers a free one-month residency for writers from other UNESCO literary cities from September 1-30, 2022.

Writers from or with strong ties to any of the 41 other UNESCO Cities of Literature can apply. The applicant must have published at least one work of fiction written in any genre (poetry, prose, play or screenwriting). Writers of all ages, genders, nationalities and languages associated with the UNESCO Literary City can apply.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Travel cost, free lodging in Gröndal‘s House residence flat and a sum of 800 Euros. The flat is a one bedroom flat with a full kitchen located in the Reykjavík city centre close to cultural venues and main city attractions. The living/dining area can also be used as a work space. The guest will be responsible for meals and other day to day needs. Medical coverage is not included and therefore the guest should have medical insurance/coverage of their own. The Reykjavík City of Literature staff will be of help in connecting the guest with the local literary community and other relevant parties related to literary work. Presentation of literary works will also be possible, be it by an open event, media presentation or other channels and the guest should be able and willing to take part in the literary life of the city.
The offer is meant for the writer only.

Requirements:

Applicants must use this month in Reykjavík for literary work and have an interest in getting to know Reykjavík and Iceland and its culture and literature. Whereas the hosts do not make any restrictions on the nature or content of the work being written during the stay, they do ask that the author writes a short text (1-2 A4 pages; prose, reflection, poem etc.) about Reykjavík and/or the stay or the author‘s home city‘s ties to Reykjavík or Icelandic literature. The piece may be translated to Icelandic and used by the Reykjavík UNESCO City of Literature, on the programme‘s website, social media channels and/or in a publication dedicated to the residency in the future without further compensation. Proficiency in English is required.

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