Nanjing is offering 6 residencies in 2024 to writers, poets and translators from all UNESCO Cities of Literature.

Nanjing International Writers Residency means to bridge the city’s literary community with its international counterparts. This yearly program was initiated in 2019. It has hosted 30 writers, poets and translators from the subnetwork.

Nanjing boasts a literary tradition of over 1800 years. The city served as China’s capital for about 400 years across six dynasties. Its heritages left from those dynasties and its diversified culture today have all contributed to its role as a “most luring destination” for inbound travelers to China. It has made much difference in modern Chinese literature, a possible unexplored treasure house for international writers.

The theme for 2024 program is “Life is Better with Literature”. Literature is born from daily life, giving us unlimited imagination, and at the same time, under the guidance of literature, we learn to experience life with a broader perspective of the world and more delicate emotions. With the 2024 program, we would like to invite six writers to deeply experience the life in the historical city of Nanjing. This may include the literary events, reading clubs, cultural adventures, city walks, random encounters and meetings etc., simply to probe into diversified aspects of Nanjingers’ life today.

Timeline

Open call for applications: from Friday 6 September till Monday 30 September
The final decision will be announced on Thursday 10 October
The residency: from Wednesday 30 October till Friday 15 November

What Nanjing City of Literature Offer

• 2-week in-person residency in Nanjing City of Literature;
• Tours to culture landmarks and literary places in Nanjing;
• A selection of local literary activities;
• Dialogue with Nanjing writers, poets, translators, literary organizations, and students;
• The flight tickets, food, accommodation and local transport will be provided;
• And stipend of 1200 USD for each writer-in-residency.

Find out more and how to apply by downloading the information pack below.