Nan Tien Temple 2025 Residency for Australian Children's Writers & Illustrators
There are 20 questions to be completed. We suggest you review the selection criteria, the below questions and prepare the answers in a word doc. ready to be copy and paste.
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2. Email
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3. Phone Number
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4. Address
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City
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5. Website or social media link
6.The residency begins on 13 October and runs for a minimum of 7 days (6 nights), with the option to stay until 24 October. Are you available to begin on 13 October? If so, how many days do you plan to stay, and what would be your check-out date?
7. Are you a current member of an Australian Writers' or Illustrators' Centre or relevant professional organisation. If so, which organisation?
8. Are you over 18 and an Australian citizen or resident?
9. Which category best describes you?
Professional
Emerging
Under 35 (if slightly over this age limit and this category aligns with the intent of the category, you are welcome to apply).
10. We would love to hear why you are interested in this residency and how it will help you?
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11. We would love to know more about you. Outline relevant work history, awards, publications, achievements. Please write this bio note in 3rd person. We will use this information for promotion of you.
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12. Does your publication history comply with the Residency criteria? Please provide a list of publications
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13. What is the working title of your current project in progress or initial plans?
eg: The Sitter.
14. Tell us about this project’s stage of development. For example, completed first draft, ideas generating phase, editing polished manuscript
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15. Tell us about this project’s story outline, key concepts or themes. Please include any sample of the project or your proposed project. (it doesn't have to be from the actual draft). Save as [surname]_ProjectResidency.pdf
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16. Please include the name of the other project(s) you are intending to work on during your residency and expected publication time. Please provide a short sample of this unpublished material which also best showcases your style. Save as [surname]_NTTResidency.pdf
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17. Do you classify as Regional (remote) or Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD)?
Remote
CALD
Neither
18. Nan Tien Temple is committed to supporting First Nations writers. Do you have any requirements to ensure your cultural safety? If so, please list them here.
19. Nan Tien Temple is committed to making the Residence program accessible. Do you have any access requirements? If so, please list them here (e.g. wheelchair accessible apartment).
20. Please tick the boxes. By submitting this application, I declare
The information is true and accurate.
The support material provided is my original wok and intellectural property.
I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions in the Nan Tien Temple Children's Writers & Illustrators in Residence Handbook including permisison to be photographed and filmed for the promotion of the residency.
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Applications close 11.59pm, 18 August 2025. Thank you for taking the time to complete the application. We will be in touch within two weeks. If you have any queries please reach out to community@nantien.org.au
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