Creative New Zealand is calling for applications from
‘rising stars’ and ‘established’ New Zealand writers to take part in the
renowned University of Iowa International Writing Program (IWP) in the United
States.
The result of a 20-year partnership between Creative New
Zealand and the university, the three-month residency is open to applications
from fiction and non-fiction writers, poets and playwrights. They need to have achieved literary
distinction, demonstrated literary talent and broad appeal, and have an
interest in contributing to a creative writing culture.
Each ‘Fall’ 30-35 writers from all over the world are
hosted in Iowa City to work on their own projects, give readings and lectures,
and take part in literary activities, field trips and excursions with other
writers.
IWP writers share their literary cultures with others and
establish contacts with publishers in the United States.
The program seeks candidates who are comfortable with
cross-cultural dynamics and interested in close interaction with artists from
diverse cultures. Participants also have
unstructured time to develop their own schedule so flexibility and tolerance
should be matched with independence and self-motivation.
In 2012 the residency was awarded to Christchurch-based
poet Jeffrey Paparoa Holman to work on two new books of poems.
The residency includes travel costs, accommodation and a
stipend. It will run from late August to mid-November, 2013 and the recipient
will be expected to have completed, or substantially completed, a body of
writing.
The deadline for applications is 5pm Friday 8 March
2012. To find out more about how to
apply please go to the Creative New Zealand website (www.creativenz.govt.nz) and also check
out the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program online
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