In 2024, Varuna the National Writers’ House is offering 12 fellowships to NSW-based writers with disability or who are D/deaf. Selected recipients can nominate their preference for a one-week in-person residency fellowship or a four-week online fellowship and, where possible, this request will be accommodated.
Participants from both programs will be eligible to become a Varuna alumni with the option of applying for alumni residencies after undertaking the fellowship.
This program is generously supported by the Create NSW Project Funding and is available to writers in New South Wales only.
RESIDENCY FELLOWSHIPS
Residency fellowships included:
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A one-week residency at Varuna including all evening meals.
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Uninterrupted time to write in your own private studio, and the companionship of your fellow writers.
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Two one-hour sessions (one-on-one) with Varuna writing consultant Dr Carol Major or Mary Ann Butler.
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A small group online Q&A session with a publisher.
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A small group online Q&A session with an established writer.
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Access to a Varuna ‘on-demand course’ to go deeper with your writing process.
ONLINE FELLOWSHIPS
The online fellowships will run over a period of four weeks, during which time participants are encouraged to work at their own pace.
Online residencies will include:
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Facilitated professional networking opportunities, including the opportunity to share work, talk about process, and receive feedback from your peers.
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Two one-hour online sessions (one-on-one) with Varuna writing consultant Dr Carol Major or Mary Ann Butler.
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A small group online Q&A session with a publisher.
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A small group online Q&A session with an established writer.
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Access to an online platform for sharing work.
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Access to a Varuna ‘on-demand course’ to go deeper with your writing process.
KEY DATES
Applications open: 26 February 2024
Closing date: 30 April 2024
Dates of residency fellowship: 18 – 25 November 2024
Dates of online fellowship: 18 November – 15 December 2024
To find out more and apply, go to: https://www.varuna.com.au/fellowships/twsfellowships2024
