DISQUIET International Literary Program

The 2019 DISQUIET International Literary Program, sponsored by Dzanc Books and Centro Nacional de Cultura, will be held from June 23 to July 5 in Lisbon, Portugal. The conference features workshops in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, as well as lectures, craft talks, and literary walks. The faculty includes poets Erica Dawson and Terri Witek. Tuition is $1,950; transportation, lodging, and meals are not included. Lodging is available for discounted rates at area hotels and hostels. The annual Dzanc Books literary contest, which includes full tuition, airfare, and lodging, will be given to one poet, fiction writer, or creative nonfiction writer; submit up to six poems totaling no more than 10 pages or up to 25 pages of prose with a $15 entry fee by January 10. Four full scholarships, including tuition, lodging, and airfare, are also available for North American writers of Luso descent; submit up to 10 pages of poetry or prose and a personal statement by January 10. There is no application fee. For general conference applications, submit three poems or up to 10 pages of prose and a refundable $150 tuition deposit. Financial aid is available. Admissions are made on a rolling basis. Visit the website for an application and complete guidelines. Disquiet International Literary Program, Dzanc Books, 610 South Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01002. disquietinternational@gmail.org

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