The objectives of the Taiwan Literature Base Writers-in-Residence program include promoting Taiwan literature and cultural creativity and facilitating relationships between creatives and the commercial sector. It is hoped that short-term residencies will help vitalize both domestic and international cultural and literary exchange, nurture creative literary talent in Taiwan, and reconstruct historical literary narratives.

　
 Qualified Applicants Shall: 

1. be a natural person 18 years old or over;
2. be able to communicate in one of Taiwan's nationally spoken languages or English
3. not have been accepted for an NMTL residency during the prior two years; and
4. be a creative working in literary media, e.g., novels, essays, poetry, scriptwriting (stage, television, film), translation, non-fiction, other literary forms.

　
 Residency Venue 
　Muse Garden, Taiwan Literature Base
　(No. 2, Lane 53, Qidong Street, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City)
　* Successful candidates may reside free of charge in Muse Garden, a single Japanese-style dormitory house include a small parlor room, study, bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen

 Residency Year 
　August 1st, 2024 to July 31st, 2025
　(Note: No residencies will be scheduled during March 2025)
　* Applicants may request a period of residency of between 7 and 30 days

 Application Deadline 
　May 15th, 2024 (GMT+8)
　* To avoid potential data-transfer delays, please submit the applications as early as possible

　
 How to Apply 

1. All applications must include: (1) A statement describing the applicant's creative practice and experience; (2) Residency proposal; and (3) at least one published (commercial or non-commercial) work.
2. Only online applications will be processed. After completing the writers-in-residence application form on the official online registration platform, please submit copies of requested ID documents, a properly formatted digital copy of your residency proposal, and all other supporting materials to the same website on or before the deadline date.
3. Submitted applications may not be revised. Incomplete or late applications as well as materials submitted that are not in line with program guidelines will not be considered. Date of submission is the date and time a completed submission is registered on the official online registration platform.

　
 Selection Process 

1. Preliminary review: NMTL will conduct an initial review of each applicant's qualifications and submitted written information.
2. Secondary review: A selection committee of 3~5 members convened by NMTL will conduct the secondary review.

• After formal approval, the selection results will be publicly posted and the successful candidates will be individually notified. Candidates who are not selected will not otherwise be notified. The names of selection committee members will also be publicly posted.

　
 Residency 

• Residency Activities:Residency Activities: Successful candidates must move into their assigned accommodations in accordance with their residency planning schedule. During their period of residency each week, they are expected to hold at least one weekend (Saturday or Sunday) writers-in-residence exchange, sharing, or other activity for readers at the Taiwan Literature Base.
• Final Report: Within five days of completing their residency, successful candidates must submit a final report that reflects and addresses the themes / goals / intentions included in their residency proposal. Those submitting their final report after this deadline shall be barred from writers-in-residence consideration for a period of three years.

　
 Precautions 

1. Selected candidates must sign a residency contract with NMTL no later than their move-in date. If circumstances cause a candidate to be unable to accept their residency or to meet the schedule given, they should request NMTL in advance to approve a change in plan. Failing to submit this request will result in a forfeit of the candidate’s rights with no right of objection.
2. Selected candidates who move in and have submitted their personal residency planning schedule prior to their move-in but fail to finish at least two-thirds of their scheduled residency period shall have their residency qualifications cancelled, and they shall be barred from writers-in-residence consideration for a period of three years.
3. Selected candidates must participate in / cooperate with related NMTL promotion activities as well as accept being interviewed and filmed for documentary film works related to their residency activities.
4. Selected candidates shall guarantee that all creative works and project proposals they have submitted to NMTL do not infringe upon the rights of any third party. Any infringement shall be the sole responsibility of the responsible candidate. Furthermore, if any infringement results in NMTL becoming subject to damage and/or joint and several liability, the responsible candidate shall be solely responsible for all related compensation and damage.
5. Selected candidates may not concurrently participate in the residency program of any other agency or organization.
6. Selected candidates found in violation of these guidelines, the terms and conditions of their contract, relevant laws, administrative orders, public order, or general morals or to have damaged the reputation of NMTL shall, based on the severity of infringement, have their selection status revoked or abolished.

 Contact Us 

• TEL：02-2327-9657 (ext. 24)
• Email：hsihoarcadia@nmtl.gov.tw

 Please Read the Following Registration Notes 

Please complete the registration by May 15th, 2024, and upload the following files to the registration page.

1. Copies of Requested ID Documents
   Citizen: Copy of both sides of the national ID card
   Foreigner: Copy of both sides of residence permit (ARC)
   (Those without ARC: Copy of the personal information page of passport)
    
2. Residency Proposal
   Please download "2024 Selection Guidelines for Taiwan Literature Base Writers-in-Residence" (include residency proposal form) at the bottom of this webpage.
    
3. Other Supporting Materials

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