Luna & Leaf Winter Writers Residency 2026 — Application
Apply now to join a creative community in Estepona for ten inspiring days of writing and connection.
Applicant Information
Full Name
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Email Address
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example@example.com
Phone Number (with country code)
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Country of Residence
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City
I confirm I am 18 years or older
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Yes
Background and Writing Profile
How did you hear about the residency?
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Please Select
Story Summit
Instagram
Luna & Leaf Bookshop
Friend/word of mouth
Substack
Website
Other
What kind of writer are you?
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Novelist
Screenwriter
Poet
Short story writer
Children's/Middle-grade
Nonfiction/Memoir
Playwright
Journalist
Aspiring/emerging writer
Other
Where are you in your writing journey?
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Just starting out
Actively writing but unpublished
Published independently
Traditionally published
Professional/full-time writer
Writing Project and Motivation
Tell us about your current writing project
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What do you hope to accomplish during the ten days at the residency?
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Link to your writing, website, or portfolio
Why do you want to attend the Luna & Leaf Winter Writers Residency?
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Residency Fit and Support Needs
The residency is supported by and rooted in a working independent bookshop where fellows are welcome to help out and/or engage with the shop. Which best describes you?
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I can't wait to engage in the shop: help the shop, write at the shop, chat with the local community
I prefer to browse the shop and mostly keep to myself
I'm somewhere in between and open to occasional engagement
Shared-living comfort — the accommodation is a 5-bedroom house with 2 bathrooms: bathrooms, kitchen, and living spaces are shared. Is that ok with you?
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Yes
Yes with some considerations
No
Shared-living comfort — please explain your considerations
How familiar are you with traveling abroad?
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I'm a pro
I can get by with a bit of guidance
I'm new at this but excited to jet set
Dietary requirements or allergies- Please note if you have any airborne or contamination allergy concerns.
Accessibility needs- Please note: Four of the Five bedrooms are upstairs.
Anything else you'd like us to know?
Emergency and Acknowledgements
Emergency Contact Name
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Emergency Contact Phone
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I understand the fellowship cost is €695 (price listed in euros). The equivalent amount in USD or other currencies may differ due to exchange rates and payment processing fees.
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I understand the fellowship cost is €695 and that flights and meals are not included.
Acknowledgement: Application Timeline
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I understand applications close July 30, 2026 and decisions will be sent by email by August 15, 2026.
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