Since the Writers Omi at Ledig House programme was created 25 years ago, more than 100 authors from 50 different countries have taken advantage of it. Ledig House, which offers accommodation, workspace and upkeep, is in the village of Omi, on the banks of the River Hudson, two and a half hours from New York. The purpose of the invitation has remained the same over the years: to publicize the work of the writers invited and to promote international, cultural and creative exchange among the participants.

In collaboration with the IRL, during the autumn of 2017 the programme will play host to two Catalan writers, who will not be able to attend at the same time. A maximum of ten writers from around the world will be in the residency, where individual and group activities will be organized and the publication of the participants’ work will be encouraged.

In order to be accepted on the programme applicants must have had at least one original work of literature published in Catalan (with exclusive authorship), whether fiction, poetry or drama. Among the Catalan writers chosen for previous editions are Gemma Gorga, Francesc Serés, Sebastià Alzamora and Marina Espasa.

For more information about the competition: Travel Grants for writers 2017.