Author or joint author/translator residency with Lithuanian Cultural Institute
Norwich
Deadline 19/10/2026
The National Centre for Writing and the Lithuanian Cultural Institute are inviting proposals from either an author, or a collaborating author and translator team, to take part in a one-month residency at the National Centre for Writing in Norwich, England. Authors must have been active in Lithuanian literary scene and had at least one book published in Lithuanian. The residency will run from 1-26 February 2027.
About the residency
The focus of the residency will be on time for the author, or author and translator team, to work on their project in Norwich, England’s first UNESCO City of Literature. The resident(s) would be asked to write a piece for the World, Meet Norwich section of the NCW website as an opportunity to reflect on the residency. NCW features residents on the NCW Instagram and in their newsletter.
The resident(s) will be invited to attend a monthly networking session at the National Centre for Writing where they can meet local writers and industry professionals and selected translators will also be offered up to two mentoring sessions with an experienced literary translator.
The resident(s) will be offered free accommodation in the Dragon Hall cottage from Monday 1st February to Friday 26th February 2027.
How to apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a proposal document to residencies@nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk with the subject title Lithuanian Cultural Institute residency.
Please include in the application:
– CVs and short biographical statement for each applicant
– An outline of the collaborative project, if applying as an author/translator team
– Outline why you would both benefit from this residency at this particular time
– Information about any interest from publishers in your project.
The deadline for applications is Monday 19th October 2026.
More information about the programme criteria can be found HERE