The Jakes Gerwel Foundation (South Africa) invites writers to apply for their residency programmes in 2026.
Entry Terms
- Offered at Paulet House in KwaNojoli (Somerset East).
- International applications are welcome; however, only domestic travel costs are covered by the Foundation.
- Emerging writer: someone of any age who is still in the early stages of their writing career in a specific 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.
Bosberg Book Writing:
- Emerging writers are invited to apply in one of three categories: novels, short stories, or poetry.
- Upon completion of this intensive development programme, the writer is assisted in submitting their manuscript for publication to an appropriate publisher.
- Although there is no cut-off date for applications, the final selection is made in November in the preceding year.
Brussels to Karoo:
- Closing date to apply: 5 June 2026
- Residency: 5 to 25 October 2026
Longhope TV Writing Project:
- Closing date to apply: 3 July 2026
- Closing date to apply: 16 to 30 November 2026
Second Book Writers’ Residency:
- Debut writers often struggle to work on their second manuscripts – especially if the debut has been well received.
- Therefore, the Jakes Gerwel Foundation and the Jannie Mouton Foundation’s Oude Leeskamer in Stellenbosch are collaborating to provide debut writers the opportunity for further mentorship and to write their second books.
Please visit their website for full details of the programme. Click here.