Writer of the City of Wels 2021
Entry deadline: 2 April 2021
Calling all writers! For the seventh time, the city of Wels is looking for a city writer.
The three-month scholarship is open to writers of any age. As part of this scholarship, accommodation in Wels is provided. The amount of the scholarship is € 1100 per month.
The aim of the scholarship is to promote writers who:
- have a strong contemporary relevance in their work,
- show artistic independence,
- and are willing to enter into an exchange with the people of Wels.
Criteria:
- Basic knowledge of the German language
- At least one independent literary publication (not self-published) or five publications in
journals or anthologies - Willingness to engage in a dialogue in Wels
- Willingness to participate in readings, school visits, discussions
- Announcement of a concrete project idea to be worked on during the stay
Authors who have already held the position of Writer of the City of Wels are excluded from the application.
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