M Residency Program India/China – applications closing 31/10/10

Just a note for anyone looking to spend some time in either Shanghai or some rural retreat sort of thing apparently near Bangalore writing…and who wouldn’t!

The M Literary Residency Program has been established to disseminate a broader knowledge of contemporary life and writing in India and China today and to foster deeper intellectual, cultural and artistic links across individuals and communities. Applicants are invited to apply for three month residencies in India or China.

Applications for the 2011 Residency are open until October 31st 2010.

Last year Tash Aw was selected for the China Residency, based in Shanghai, while Colie Hoffman won the India Residency, in Pondicherry.

So apply now if you’re into it. Details and forms etc here; any questions email here