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Sozopol Fiction Seminars
June 4-8, 2009
Ten accepted candidates (5 from Bulgaria and 5 from English-speaking
countries) will receive scholarships which include tuition, room and
board, and 80% of air travel expenses.

Explore your writing on the beautiful Black Sea coast!

Sponsored by

The Elizabeth Kostova Foundation
Second Annual Summer Fiction-writing Seminar in Historic Sozopol in Bulgaria

ELIGIBILITY
All fiction writers working in English or Bulgarian and over 18 years
of age are eligible to apply, regardless of publication record and
educational status. Acceptance will be based on the quality of the
writing sample, statement of purpose, and letter of reference.
Applicants from English-speaking countries are not required to have
knowledge of the Bulgarian language, nor are Bulgarian applicants
required to have knowledge of English, although either will be helpful
and should be noted in the application.

APPLICATION
Application is by online form only. An original fiction sample of
10-20 pages is required. Please read the eligibility criteria
carefully before filling in the application form in full. For details
and to apply, go to our website at: http://ekf.bg/ sozopol/apply
(Please note there is an option for English at the top of the page.)
QUESTIONS: email mdeleva@ekf. bg

EVALUATION
The evaluations will be made by our seminar faculty in conjunction
with an independent panel in each of the participating languages.

DEADLINE
The applications are due by February 1, 2009.

NOTIFICATION
All applicants and the successful recipients will be notified by March
31, 2009, by e-mail.