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# Writers and translators can apply for a literature residency in Tartu, Estonia

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By  [Edith Soosaar](https://estonianworld.com/author/edith-soosaar/)
  ·  February 14, 2019  · [Culture](https://estonianworld.com/category/culture/)
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### **The Tartu City of Literature International Residency Programme for English-speaking writers and translators is open for an application for an April-May 2019 residency period; the application deadline is 25 February.**

English-speaking writers and translators can apply for a two-month literature residency programme in the second largest town in Estonia, Tartu. The programme is open to all non-Estonian resident writers and translators (translating from Estonian to other languages) from across the world who meet the following criteria:

- Upper intermediate level of spoken English
- At least one published book (fiction or non-fiction), screenplay, theatre script or translation from Estonian into another language by the applicant
- An interest in Estonian culture and literature
- Readiness to participate in the local literary life, including events, meetings, interviews, festivals
- Literary work during the residency

The literature residency programme aims to increase international exchange and communication, contribute to the mobility of writers and translators, offer a creative and inspiring environment, and provide writers an opportunity to introduce their work to the Estonian readers, according to the organisers.

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The two-month residency with a scholarship and traveling costs covered is organised by the Estonian Literary Society that is also the main organiser of the Tartu International Literature Festival Prima Vista that takes place from 8-11 May 2019.

The deadline for applications is 25 February 2019. You can find information on how to apply on the [programme website](https://tartu.kirjandus.ee/eng/news/call-for-applications-tartu-city-of-literature-residency-in-spring-2019?fbclid=IwAR0ABGMRvthBisSbajgQPwoloCuJVANJoGURnNp6NGwa8fjZ-X4ZHPKuHB4)
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The cover image is illustrative. Read also: [The Tartu Writer in Residency programme helps foreign and Estonian writers meet](https://estonianworld.com/culture/tartu-writer-in-residency-programme-helps-foreign-and-estonian-writers-meet/)
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## About The Author

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[Edith Soosaar](https://estonianworld.com/author/edith-soosaar/)
Edith Soosaar is a freelance journalist from Estonia who travels and writes about the world. After living in Spain, USA and UK, she is exploring the world full time for now. She has [an obsession with books](https://alibraryinmyluggage.com/)
, gets excited about good food and can talk about real estate for hours.