News: 2010 KSP Writers Centre Writer-in-Residence program

The Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers Centre, located in Perth's hills, has opened its annual writer-in-residence programme and is seeking suitable applicants for the following residencies:

2009 Young Writer-In-Residence
Applications for 2009 Young Writer-In-Residence close 5pm, Friday, 31st July 2009 (pending funding)

Position is available in late 2009 by negotiation

One Young Writer, up to the age of twenty-five years, will be selected for a two-week residency at the Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers' Centre, Greenmount. The resident will receive a salary of $1,100 and be given writing space and time to concentrate on, develop or complete a work in progress. The writer will also be invited to participate in Katharine Susannah Prichard (KSP) Writers' Centre activities.

The Selection Committee will be looking for a talented young writer able to show application to the craft of writing. It is expected that the writer will have some published material in the print, visual or broadcast media. Ideally, applicants should be working towards achieving their first major full-length publication. Applicants may conduct a workshop at the Centre during their residency. If the applicant wishes to do so full support will be given to that endeavour by the Centre. However, applicants who do not want to present a workshop will NOT be penalised.

2010 Established Editor or Writer-In-Residence
Applications for 2010 Established Writer/Editor in Residence close 5pm, Friday, 24 July 2009 (pending funding)

One position.

Full-time period of four (4) weeks, or equivalent part time. Salary: $3500.

The Established Writer-in-Residence should have achieved major publication and have demonstrated a commitment towards furthering the status and practice of writing among his/her peers and the community in general. Experience in preparation for and conducting of workshops and seminars is desirable.

2010 Emerging Writer-In-Residence
Applications for 2010 Emerging Writer in Residence must be post marked Friday 28 August 2009 (pending funding)

Up to two positions, dependent on funding.

Full-time period of four (4) weeks, or equivalent part time. Salary: $2250.

Emerging does not mean beginner. The Selection Committee will be looking for talented writers able to show application to the craft of writing. It is expected that selected writers will have some published material, in the print, visual or broadcast media. Ideally, applicants should be working towards achieving their first major full-length publication.

2010 WA Regional Emerging Writer-In-Residence
Applications for 2010 WA Regional Emerging Writer in Residence must be post marked Friday 28 August 2009 (pending funding)

One position for a WA Writer living outside the Perth Metropolitan Area. Preferred Time is July.

Full-time period of four (4) weeks, or equivalent part time. Salary: $2250.

Emerging does not mean beginner. The Selection Committee will be looking for talented writers able to show application to the craft of writing. It is expected that selected writers will have some published material, in the print, visual or broadcast media. Ideally, applicants should be working towards achieving their first major full-length publication.


Full details about the residencies and the application process can be found at the KSP Writers Centre website.


Source: KSP Writers Centre