Deep Creek Residency Application 2024

Matilda Bookshop, in partnership with Writers SA, and in association with Ultimo Press, offers an annual residency fellowship to a South Australian writer. The fellowship provides support (time, writing space and mentoring) to work on a writing project of literary merit. Applications will be assessed by Writers SA staff, with the shortlist judged by Writers SA and Matilda Bookshop. Ultimo Press will provide consultation and manuscript assessment to the recipient. More information here - https://writerssa.org.au/deep-creek-residency/

We are only accepting submissions of adult literary fiction, memoir, biography, autobiography, poetry collections, and narrative non-fiction. The recipient must be able to stay 14th – 21st October 2024

Please also note, while the house is accessible once inside, the terrain around the property is rugged. Please email info@writerssa.org.au if you have questions about accessibility.

Applications close 11:59pm Friday 5 April, 2024

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* 1. Your personal details

Legal Name (not pen name)

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Primary language spoken at home

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Your pen name if it is different from your legal name

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* 3. Are you and have you been a resident of South Australia for at least 12months?

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* 4. Are you a Writers SA member? (not a requirement for this residency)

Yes

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* 5. Will you be able to take the residency from October 14 to 21, 2024? (note these dates are set in stone for use of the property)

Yes

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* 6. What genre is your project and who is the intended audience? (please note we are not accepting children's book or YA applications at this time)

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* 7. Relevant bio (max 150 words)

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* 8. Have you previously applied for the Deep Creek Residency?

Yes - and I'm applying again with the same project

Yes - and I'm applying again with a different project

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* 9. Development Stage: please advise what stage of development the manuscript/project is at. For example, ideas generating phase, revision of first draft, editing completed manuscript etc

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* 10. Please upload a summary, outline or synopsis for your literary project (one page max). You must name this document appropriately. Example firstnamelastnamesynopsis.docx

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* 11. Artistic Support Material (one chapter of manuscript, or 20 pages of writing if still in early development stage. Please outline the connection of the support material to your proposed project) You must name this document appropriately. Example firstnamelastnamesupportmaterial.docx

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Deep Creek Residency Application 2024