Short Description
To all writers from UNESCO Cities of Literature – Melbourne UNESCO City of Literature is inviting you to put yourself forward to be one of the virtual writers in residence in November this year.
From poets to playwrights, this is an opportunity to get to know Melbourne’s vibrant and varied literary community up close by spending November working with one of the many organisations that make Melbourne a City of Literature.
Below you’ll find the list of hosts and the point of inspiration they are looking for:
– Blak & Bright seeks a First Nations writer to connect Melbourne’s stories and lands with theirs | Black&Bright
– Geelong Regional Libraries is looking for an emerging writer offering a range of opportunities for collaboration, connection and engagement | Geelong Regional Libraries
– Going Down Swinging is looking for a writer of experimental, hybrid or emerging forms of storytelling who can share their creative process with its community and inspire them to find joy in their own creative risks and experiments | Going Down Swinging
– Melbourne Writers’ Theatre is looking for an experienced playwright to share their knowledge and their culture with the community of playwrights | Melbourne Writers Theatre
– Myli-My Community Library is looking for an engaging, passionate writer who is highly enthusiastic about working across a variety of age groups and genres to inspire and support creativity through writing | Myli-My Community Library
– Signal is looking for a writer connected to young people aged 14 to 25 years keen to inspire the next generation | Signal
– Society of Women Writers Victoria is looking for a woman writer to encourage our members in writing short form genres to tell women’s stories, historical or contemporary | Society of Womens Writers Victoria
– Sticky Institute is looking for a writer interested in working with Melbourne’s local zine community to transform their ideas into a narrative zine | Sticky Institute
– Story Studios Australia is looking for a writer who is generous in outlining their process, community-minded, and excited by the possibilities of online connection | Story Studios Australia
– Writers Victoria is seeking a writer keen to engage with the diverse community of writers and help them share their stories with the broader public | Writers Victoria
Working with their host organisations, writers will deliver any three of the following (or three of just one of the following):
- A social media takeover
- A workshop
- A written piece
- An appearance/panel
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
As a Virtual Writer in Residence, you will be paid $1500 (AUD) and have the opportunity to connect with your fellow Virtual Writers in Residence.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 25 August 2025
Website Link: https://cityofliterature.com.au/virtual-writers-in-residence-2025/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
