Apply for the NZ Young Writers Fest 2025 Writer in Residence

By Ōtepoti He Puna Auaha | Dunedin UNESCO City Of Literature | Posted: Friday May 16, 2025

Applications close: Friday 30 May 2025

Are you a passionate, committed young writer hungry for an opportunity to dedicate time to your writing practice?

Apply for a two-week residency (Friday 5 September - Saturday 20 September 2025) in the Robert Lord Writers Cottage, Ōtepoti/Dunedin, to work on a writing project and participate in the festival.

The residency is open to young writers aged 18–35 resident in Aotearoa. The residency must be completed in person in Ōtepoti | Dunedin.

Find out more and apply here: NZ Young Writers Fest 2025 Writer in Residence Application Form