The Loch Long Crime Writing Residency is a fully funded residency for Scotland-based writers developing new work in crime fiction. This two-week residency is scheduled to take place from Monday 28 October – Sunday 10 November 2024.
This residency is made possible with support from Cove Park’s Argyll Patrons / Argyll Associates programme. The first Loch Long Crime Writing Residency took place in March 2024 and was awarded to Caro Carver, author of Bad Tourists. This programme builds upon our ongoing commitment to the development of new writing in Scotland.
KEY POINTS
- The writer should be developing new work in crime fiction, including but not limited to sub-genres such as psychological or legal thrillers, detective fiction, police procedurals, or private eye.
- The writer will receive a total residency fee of £1,100 (£550 per week) and a travel allowance of up to £75.
- The residency is designed to support research and the development of new writing.
- Cove Park’s team will support research and practical requirements leading up to and during the residency.
WHO CAN APPLY
- Writers based in Scotland.
- Writers who have published, with a traditional publisher, at least one book.
- Writers established in other genres but wishing to develop a crime writing project are also welcome to apply.
GUIDELINES & HOW TO APPLY
Please read our Loch Long Crime Writing Residency Application Guidelines for more information on how to apply. Applications are due Monday 23 September by 6pm.
For further information please contact:
Alex Marrs
Programmes & Communications Producer
01436 850500
alex@covepark.org
