WRITERS' RETREATS 2025

Novels

Taif City, Saudi Arabia

Taif City is pleased to share with you an opportunity for novelists from your Creative City of Literature to participate in a Writers Retreat taking place in Taif, Saudi Arabia, from 28 November to 5 December 2025.

Participants:
We 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.Fulfillment of organizational requirements.Pre-Registration is required
Kindly register via this link: Registration by 30 September 2025.

Important Dates & Details:
Application Deadline: 30 September 2025Participants Announced: approx. 5 November 2025Residency Location: Taif, Saudi ArabiaDuration: 7 daysRetreat Dates: 28 November – 5 December 2025Support ProvidedTickets: round trip tickets will be providedAccommodation: all accommodations are coveredTransportation on arrival and departure dates providedMeals will be provided

For any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us at:  taifcityuccn@gmail.com

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