Reykjavík, a UNESCO City of Literature since 2011, is offering a one-month residency for a visiting writer from another UNESCO City of Literature. The offer is open to published fiction writers from, or affiliated with, any of the other 41 UNESCO Cities of Literature, writing in any genre.
The residency will run for one month from 1-30 September 2022. Applicants must have published at least one work of fiction (poetry, prose, play or screenwriting). Writers of all ages, genders, nationalities and languages can apply as long as the affiliation with a UNESCO City of Literature is strong.
The organisers provide travel costs, free lodging in the 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 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.
