Fiction Writers Program 2025 (Win Fully Funded Trip to Greece)

Are you an aspiring fiction writer looking to enhance your skills? An exciting opportunity awaits that could transform your writing experience! The Fiction Writers Program 2025 is open for applications, presenting a chance to win a fully funded trip to Greece.

 

The Fiction Writers Program is a distinctive week-long writing retreat in the stunning Costa Navarino, Messinia, Greece. It invites writers, professionals, and students from around the globe. The retreat is designed to ignite creativity, offer practical writing experience, and provide an exceptional opportunity to network with prominent writers.

Program Overview:

Location: Costa Navarino, Messinia, Greece  

Duration: 8 days (June 28 – July 6, 2025)  

Fully funded: All travel, accommodation, and expenses are covered.  

Number of fellows: Only 10 fellows will be selected for the 2025 program.  

Application deadline: January 22, 2025  

Benefits:

• Round-trip travel expenses to and from Greece.  
• Accommodation in luxurious facilities in Greece.  
• No application fee is required.  
• A formal invitation letter for your participation.  

Type of work:

The program welcomes all forms of fictional prose, including:

• Short stories  
• Novel manuscripts  
• Poetry, lyrics, screenplays, and theatrical plays are not accepted.
• Your submission must be original, unpublished, and solely your work.

Eligibility:

• Open to both Greek and international applicants.  
• Age limit: Applicants must be 18 years or older.  
• Submissions must be original and unpublished.  
• Emerging writers, students, and unpublished authors are particularly encouraged to apply.  

Required documents:

• Valid Passport  
• Writing Sample  
• National Identity Card  

Application process:

1. Visit the official website and use the provided link.  
2. Enter your email address to initiate the application process.  
3. Submit your writing sample.  

APPLY FOR THE FICTION WRITERS PROGRAM IN GREECE