Europe offers plentiful opportunities for writers to immerse themselves in their craft and develop their skills in inspiring settings. Browse current residency opportunities here.
Radar Sofia is a non-profit residency program that offers residencies to international and Bulgarian theatre makers and writers. The program is designed to support artists in the development of new work, and Radar Sofia provides its residents with a private studio space, access to the organization’s resources and staff, and a stipend to cover living expenses.
The Next Page Foundation in Sofia offers a residency program for literary translators and writers of Bulgarian literature. The programme is open to writers from all over the world, with the Next Page Foundation providing residents with a private studio space, access to the foundation’s resources and staff, and a stipend to cover living expenses.
The long-term residency program welcomes international translators of Bulgarian literature and international writers and poets, and lasts three to six weeks. The short-term visits (up to one week) are suitable for international editors, literary agents, publishers, literary managers, journalists, and other professionals interested in Bulgarian literature and literary communication.
The Elizabeth Kostova Foundation offers a ten-day residency for female writers from Bulgaria and other European countries. The residency takes place in the Rhodope Mountains and provides writers with a quiet and secluded space to work on their projects. The residency often includes workshops, literary discussions, and cultural activities, creating a supportive environment for literary exploration and artistic growth.
