Short Description
Created in partnership with Slemani City of Literature, The INKubator is a virtual writers’ room connecting 5 writers from Slemani and 5 writers from Melbourne.This writers’ room will explore the process of creating a literary character. The writers will reflect their cities to the group through the original creation of a character that will inspire their colleagues in their sister City. Participants will work together to create a new work inspired by each other’s ideas, which will be published online and across Iraq, Australia and the Cities of Literature network.
The project has 4 stages:
- Creation: The 5 writers from Melbourne and 5 from Slemani draft a character based in the here and now of their country.
- Inspiration: Over 12 weeks each writer presents their character to the group in a hosted virtual writer’s room. The presentation involves pictures, text and description to fully inspire the rest of the writers room.
- Connection: Each writer uses the inspiration from the other country to create a new short piece of writing
- Creation: The writers write a new piece of writing to be published online and across the countries of Iraq and Australia and across the UNESCO Cities of Literature network.
Eligibility
The INKubator is a virtual writers’ room connecting 5 writers from Slemani and 5 writers from Melbourne.
Submission Requirements
- Personal Info
- Brief description of the character
- One-page Bio
- Example of your work
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
Each participant will receive AUD$1500.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Online, Australia, Iraq
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 16 June 2025
Website Link: https://cityofliterature.com.au/the-inkubator/
