Application: Bosberg Book Writing

Please have the following information on hand before starting to fill out the application form. Please note: The combined size of all files may not exceed 20 MB. If the total size is more than 20 MB, your application will not reach us.

Applicable to all applicants:

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

Additional documents for Bosberg Book Writing:

• Manuscript
– novel: at least 20 000 words
– short story: at least 2 000 words
– poetry: 15 poems or more (in one document)

• Motivation letter that explains, among other things, how you will benefit from the residency.

• Preference is given to writers who have already received positive feedback from a publisher. This is not mandatory, but if available, the writer should attach a letter of recommendation from the publisher.

Requirements and important dates:

• Open to emerging writers only*
• No deadline for applications

* 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.

APPLICATION FORM

Full names and surname (mandatory)

ID number (mandatory)

Address (mandatory)

Contact number (mandatory)

Email address (mandatory)

Do you have a medical condition
and/or disability we need to be
aware of?

What is the genre of your manuscript?

Where did you hear about the Jakes Gerwel Foundation?
Select one:FacebookInstagramLinkedInJGF newsletterJGF websiteanother websiteradionewspaperword-of-mouthnon of the above

Please upload the following files:

Good photo

(accepted file types: .jpeg | .jpg | .png)
(maximum size: 8 mb)

Short author bio

(accepted file types: .doc|.docx|.odt|.txt|.pages|.pdf|.rtf)

Manuscript

(accepted file types: .doc|.docx|.odt|.txt|.pages|.pdf|.rtf)

Motivation letter

Letter from the publisher

Additional message to the Jakes Gerwel Foundation (optional)

PLEASE NOTE
• No individual feedback will be given to the applicant about the quality of his/her application.
• If your application is successful, you will be expected to spend the full duration of the residency in KwaNojoli and to interact with the other writers. The residency is not for writers who want to write in complete isolation.
• International writers are responsible for applying for their visas on time if their application is approved.