[Call for Applications] Wednesday Writers’ Club for Young Short Story Writers from the Western Balkans

Publication date
April 12, 2023
Deadline
April 24, 2023
Short description

Are you a young writer from the Western Balkans with a passion for storytelling and social advocacy? Do you want to connect with like-minded writers, learn from experienced authors, and develop your short story writing skills? If so, please feel invited to apply for the Wednesday Writers’ Club (WWC) program.

The WWC is a two-month program designed to support and mentor young writers from the Western Balkans. The program will provide young writers with the following benefits:

  • Five virtual workshops with experienced authors and literary experts;
  • Mentoring sessions to help you develop your writing skills and work on a short story about a important social or political issue in your country;
  • Opportunities to connect with other young writers from the Western Balkans;
  • Access to a supportive community of young writers and literary professionals;
  • Promotion on WWC’s social media and publication on other platforms.

To be eligible for the program, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be between the ages of 18 and 30
  • Be a citizen or resident of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, or Türkiye
  • Have a very good level of English proficiency (the program will be conducted in English)
  • Have a passion for writing, social issues, and storytelling

To apply, please submit the following materials:

  • A brief personal statement (up to 200 words) introducing yourself and explaining why you want to participate in the WWC program
  • An abstract of the short story idea you want to develop (up to 500 words) in English
  • A CV detailing your educational and writing background (optional)

Please submit your application materials by April 17th, 23:59, to ecokult.al@gmail.com. Successful applicants will be notified by May 3rd and will be expected to participate fully in the program.

If you have any questions about the program or the application process, please contact ecokult.al@gmail.com.

Type
  • Other
Geographical focus
  • Western Balkans
Scientifc field / Thematic focus
  • Humanities

Entry created by Admin WBC-RTI.info on April 17, 2023
Modified on April 17, 2023