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Hong Kong Baptist University 2020 Residency Programme

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Deadline 2019.08.31
Results Available Date 2019-10-15
Website Hong Kong Baptist University 2020 Residency Programme Website
Founded in 2004, the International Writers’ Workshop (IWW) at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has hosted over 130 writers from more than 50 countries. We invite applications from interested writers to join our IWW 2020 Residency Programme from 24 February to 23 March 2020. This year’s programme culminates in the IWW Literary Festival: “Humanity and the Planet.” Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to address how their work connects to our theme.


Eligibility:
 Writers must have at least one published book;
 Currently reside outside of Hong Kong;
 Have a functional command of English or Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese).

Application Requirements:
 A 1-page, single-spaced Artist’s Statement in English or Chinese describing your work and your writing goals for the residency programme. If the statement is written in Chinese, please provide a 1-paragraph summary in English;
 12-15 pages of recent work, such as drama, digital writing, fiction, graphic writing, libretto, nonfiction, or poetry. Please provide an English or Chinese translation of your work, if you do not write in English or Chinese;
 A CV or resume;
 Contact information, including e-mail addresses, for two references;
 All materials should be in 12-point type with 1-inch margins.
Duration 24 February to 23 March 2020
Funding Per dim
Provided by Host Roundtrip economy class airfare; Accommodation on HKBU’s campus for 4 weeks
How to Apply Please send your application materials as a single PDF to iww@hkbu.edu.hk by 31 August 2019
Expected Outcome 1. Attend the Welcome Ceremony during the first week; 2. Participate in the Literary Festival during the final week. (Writers are encouraged to share a piece of writing in conversation with the Literary Festival’s theme)
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