Application: Kommadagga Workshop

Please have the following information on hand before starting to fill out the application form.

Applicable to all applicants:

• Full names and surname
• ID number
• Address
• Contact number
• Email address
• Good photo
• Short author bio

Additional documents for Kommadagga Workshop:

• Motivation letter
• Short story (2 000 words)

Requirements and important dates:

• Open to emerging writers only*
• Applications close: 25 July 2025
• Announcement of successful candidates: 29 August 2025
• Residency (candidates must confirm availability for the set dates when applying): 29 September to 19 October 2025

* We define an emerging writer as someone of any age who is still in the early stages of their writing career in a specific genre, and who has not had the necessary support or exposure to receive major recognition for their work in this genre.

An established writer is someone who has published two or more works with major publishers; has received recognition for their work or is widely known within their genre; and/or earns a portion of their income from writing in that genre.

Full names and surname

ID number

Address

Contact number

Email address

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Good photo

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Short author bio

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Motivation letter

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Short story

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