The Residence of Malba Writers (REM) is an initiative of Malba Literature that collaborates with Ampersand as an institutional partner, the support of AC/E and Cultural Patronage of the Government of the City of Buenos Aires.The residence is aimed at writers and is a forum for exchange and literary creation from the invitation to live five weeks in Buenos Aires, as part of their artistic and professional development. This agreement aims to create a bridge with authors, publishers and managers from Spain and Argentina, deepen existing dialogues, and create new networks of work and creation between both countries.
The REM proposes an urban experience that allows contact with various cultural manifestations of the city and promotes networks of artistic collaboration. The REM is constituted as a forum for dialogue and literary creation, not only through the presence of prestigious writers and specialists who come to the country, but also through a program of activities and events that take place annually and that have to the Residency as a leading manager and promoter of work networks.
Interested authors should:
Have at least three published books of any genre: novel, short story, poetry, children’s literature, literary non-fiction. Neither academic papers nor self-published works will be considered.
Not having Argentinian citizenship or being resident in the country.
If you are not a Spanish speaker, it is desirable (but not an excluding condition) that some of the author's works are translated into Spanish.
Residents will be allowed to receive visits but must travel unaccompanied
Dates:
The Residencies will take place between April and November 2025.
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