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Mophradat is supporting emerging creative writers from the Arab world working in contemporary fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
Published writers currently working on a new text for publication and who need time to focus on its completion can apply to this program. Each participant will receive a stipend to allow them to take time out from their daily preoccupations and complete their project.
The program offers a short sabbatical period for two or more writers per open call.
The participant would receive an amount determined by Mophradat based on the local living costs in the writer’s country of residence, and covers a period from one month up to three months depending on the writer’s need. Applicants must have a publisher interested in their upcoming work (online or print. Independent publishers, periodicals, and other literary or cultural journals qualify). At the end of the sabbatical period, they will connect with one of the advisors (from the selection committee) for a feedback session concerning their manuscript.
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*Please note that due to the high volume of applications and the confidentiality of the selection process, Mophradat cannot provide individual feedback explaining the reason an application was not selected.
**By applying to this program, you agree that, if selected, you will endeavor to realize your proposal. If the proposal is not realized within the timeline agreed upon, you may be asked to partially or fully reimburse Mophradat.
The Writing Sabbaticals is implemented with the support of Mophradat’s institutional partners.