Melbourne City of Literature Virtual Writer in Residence
Writers from other UNESCO Cities of Literature, including Exeter, are invited to apply to Melbourne City of Literature’s Virtual Writer Residency programme set for November 2024.
From poets to playwrights, this is an opportunity to get to know Melbourne’s vibrant and varied literary community up close by spending November working with one of the many organisations that make them a City of Literature. The residency will also include opportunities for meetings with all the writers in residence and facilitated further connections with Melbourne as a City of Literature. As a virtual writers in residence you will be paid $1500 (AUD) and you will retain all copyright for your work.
This content will be any three of the following (or three of just one of the following):
- A workshop
- A written piece
- An appearance/panel
- A social media takeover
Virtual Writers in Residence will work with one of the following organisations:
Boroondara Libraries is looking for a writer to connect with a passionate literary community and explore a sense of place and local history from a fresh creative perspective.
F Project is looking for a writer who exhibits the kind of quirky fun that makes life worth living and who will nurture the experimentation and creativity at the centre of our community.
Kingston Libraries Home is seeking an author to connect our diverse multicultural community with the world.
Melbourne Writers’ Theatre is looking for an experienced playwright to share their knowledge, their culture, and perhaps their latest play with our community of enthusiastic playwrights.Moorabool Shire Council – Moorabool Libraries seek a writer who is passionate about short stories, who can engage, inspire and guide writers of all ages, to foster a vibrant literary community in Moorabool.
Myli-My Community Library is seeking engaging, passionate writer who is highly enthusiastic about working across a variety of age groups and genres.
Society Women Writers Victoria is seeking a female writer to help us explore different short forms of writing to expand our members’ expertise and interest.
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries are seeking a writer who can engage our community and harness the power of literature to foster connections among diverse groups.
Apply here – the deadline is Monday 2nd September.
