Residencies

Applications for 2026 are now open.

Translations of Writing Samples

Applications from writers working in languages other than English are required to include English translations of their work sample as well as the text in the original language. Such applicants should be reasonably fluent in spoken English in order to participate in the life of the residency.

As of 2024, any applicant who writes in a language other than English may ask for their writing sample to be translated into English for the purposes of their application. This is a service provided by Hawthornden Foundation through the literary organization Words Without Borders. (Please note that in some cases, Words Without Borders may not be able to secure a translator working in the applicant’s language.) Please also note that while the applicant will have a chance to review the translation before submitting it to Hawthornden, they will not have the opportunity to correspond with the translator.

Should you choose to take advantage of this translation service, you will be asked to sign an agreement with WWB that commits you to providing the proper translation credit.

2026 Session Dates

Please note, session dates are provisional and may vary. Please refer to this page for the most accurate session information. Should dates change, we will continue to update them here.

Hawthornden Brooklyn

Session I: Monday, 9 February – Friday, 20 March
Session II: Monday, 30 March – Friday, 8 May
Session III: Monday, 18 May – Friday, 26 June
Young Writers' Workshop + Writing Residency for Teachers: Monday, 6 July – Friday, 4 September
Session IV: Monday, 14 September – Friday, 23 October
Session V: Monday, 2 November – Friday, 11 December

Casa Ecco

Session I: Saturday, 28 March – Saturday, 9 May
Session II: Saturday, 23 May – Saturday, 4 July
Session III: Saturday, 11 July – Saturday, 22 August
Session IV: Saturday, 29 August – Saturday, 10 October
Session V: Saturday, 17 October – Saturday, 28 November

Hawthornden Castle

Session I: Sunday, 11 January – Saturday, 7 February
Session II: Sunday, 15 February – Saturday, 14 March
Session III: Sunday, 22 March – Saturday, 18 April
Session IV: Sunday, 26 April – Saturday, 23 May
Session V: Sunday, 7 June – Saturday, 4 July
Session VI: Sunday, 30 August – Saturday, 26 September
Session VII: Sunday, 11 October – Saturday, 7 November
Session VIII: Sunday, 15 November – Saturday, 12 December

2025 Session Dates

2025 Sessions are underway, and not accepting applications. We are now welcoming applications for 2026 sessions.

Hawthornden Brooklyn

Session I: Sunday February 9 – Saturday March 22
Session II: Sunday March 30 – Saturday May 10
Session III: Sunday May 18 – Saturday June 28
Young Writers' Workshop + Writing Residency for Teachers: Monday July 7 – Friday August 29
Session IV: Sunday September 7 – Saturday October 18
Session V: Sunday October 26 – Saturday December 6