CreativeNew Zealand is calling for applications from New Zealand fiction andnon-fiction writers, poets and playwrights to take part in the renownedUniversity of Iowa International Writing Program in the United States.
The result of a 20-year partnership between Creative New Zealandand the university, the three-month residency is an opportunity forwriters to participate in a programme which has hosted more than 1400 writersfrom a 140 countries since its inception in 1967. Emerging or established writers, with a publishing track record,will have time to work on an approved project and take part in literaryactivities, field trips and excursions with other writers from all over theworld.
New Zealand’s 2010 recipient writer David Hill (right) described the programmeas a “writer’s paradise”. “For three months I was able to write ina state of financial security, intellectual stimulation and professionalcollegiality.”The residency includes travel costs, accommodation, a stipendand is supported by Creative New Zealand. It will run from late August tomid-November, 2012 and the recipient will be expected to have completed, orsubstantially completed, a body of writing.
The deadline forapplications isFriday 9 March 2012.
To find out more about how to apply please goto our website or to forward to potential applicants click on the ‘Pass iton’ link on the right hand tool barAbout the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program
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