Summer literary workshops in Georgia and literary competition

Summer Literature Seminars

In 2017, one of the largest literary events in the world, Summer Literature Seminars, will be held in Georgia.Acceptance of applications for participation is open.The aim of the program is to foster cultural exchange between writers from all over the world.Seminar participants will study the rich culture of Georgia, work with Georgian writers and other artists.

The schedule of events includes lectures and walks in the historical and literary places of Georgia, trips to Sighnaghi and Batumi.Students will be able to take part in the filming of a film and in various cultural events in Georgia, communicate with Georgian writers in an informal setting.

Dates of the seminars - from July 9 to July 22.

Participation fee - 1950 $, accommodation is provided.Participants can also apply for a scholarship, which is awarded based on the financial situation of the candidates.

Literary competition

Writers and poets are invited to participate in the literary competition from the Summer Literary Seminars. The winner of the competition will have the opportunity to participate in seminars for free (or participate in a winter school in Kenya), as well as publish their work in the Fence magazine.The runner-up will also be able to participate in seminars free of charge, the third-place winner pays 50% of the cost.

Participants must upload up to three poems (10 pages) or one story (up to 25 pages) to the competition website.The cost of participation in the competition is $ 17 per application, multiple applications are allowed.

The application for the competition must be submitted by February 28th.

More information about this program can be found on the official site

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