Taif City is pleased to share an opportunity for novelists from a Creative City of Literature to participate in a Writers Retreat taking place in Taif, Saudi Arabia, from 28 November to 5 December 2025.
Participants:
They are targeting 7–10 novelists from the Creative Cities of Literature network.
Requirements:
- At least one published literary work.
- Must be actively working on a novel project during the retreat.
- Writing must align with the theme (novel).
- Must not have participated in the program before.
- Fulfilment of organizational requirements.
- Pre-Registration is required
Important Dates & Details:
- Application Deadline: 30 September 2025
- Participants Announced: approx. 5 November 2025
- Residency Location: Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Duration: 7 days
- Retreat Dates: 28 November – 5 December 2025
- Support Provided
- Tickets: round trip tickets will be provided
- Accommodation: all accommodations are covered
- Transportation on arrival and departure dates provided
- Meals will be provided
For any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us at: taifcityuccn@gmail.com
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