Slovenia | Slovene Writers’ Association Residency Programme for foreign literary agents 2025

Slovene Writers’ Association (SWA) is calling for applications from foreign literary intermediaries for a two- to three-week residency in Ljubljana, Slovenia, between 20 March and 31 December 2025.

The SWA residency programme is primarily intended for foreign literary intermediaries, i.e. translators who have completed their studies and have translated and published at least two translated works (the programme is not intended for students), or publishers who have published and promoted at least one translated work, or literary agents who have concluded at least one contract with a publishing house for the translation of Slovenian fiction and humanities. 

Only translations of Slovenian literature and humanities into a foreign language are considered. Preference is given to those translators, publishers and literary agents who contribute to the promotion and recognition of Slovenian fiction and humanities abroad with their work and activity.

In 2025, SWA will allow a maximum of eight translators, publishers and literary agents to stay in residence.

Support

SWA covers studio and accommodation. 

SWA Residency Programme 2025 application guidelines

Deadline: 28 February 2025