We are delighted to partner with the Literature Translation Institute of Korea to offer a translation residency for one experienced literary translator working from Korean to English. The residency will take place at Dragon Hall in Norwich UNESCO City of Literature from Monday 6 July to Saturday 1 August 2026. The selected translator will have dedicated time and space to focus on their work in the inspiring and tranquil surroundings of Norwich.
The translator in residence will stay in the Dragon Hall cottage, located on our city-centre campus. The cottage includes a sitting room, study, kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor, with two bedrooms upstairs. A small terrace opens onto the Dragon Hall garden.
During the residency, the Korean translator will share the cottage with a literary translator from Singapore, offering an additional opportunity for informal exchange and connection.
What the residency offers
The translator in residence will spend their time developing the translation project proposed in their application. In addition, they will benefit from:
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Mentorship: We will appoint a UK-based mentor — an experienced literary translator, possibly working in a different language combination — to provide peer feedback and advice on their work and career.
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Networking: The resident will be introduced to local writers and translators through the Dragon Hall Social, our monthly literary networking event.
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Professional development: The resident will have the opportunity to attend plenary sessions of the BCLT Summer School (online in 2026).
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Writing opportunity: The resident will be invited to contribute a reflective piece to World, Meet Norwich.
We believe that this combination of focused time, mentoring and community is invaluable for literary translators.
Undivided attention is critical for writing and translating, and there’s nothing like a residency in a cottage to foster focus and creativity.
How to apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out the application form and return it to us with your resume. Please send your application to [email protected] with the subject title LTI Korea residency.
The deadline for applications is Monday 9 March 2026. We aim to notify the successful applicant by the end of March 2026.
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