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Gladstone’s Library, in Hawarden, Flintshire, is offering four writers the chance to spend a month in residence, working on their next book.  They will receive full board and lodging, travel expenses and a stipend of £100.00 per week.  The first writer in residence will be Naomi Alderman. Judges for the scheme are Sathnam Sanghera, Katy Guest, Rupert Thomson, Charlie Gladstone and Damian Bar. The closing date for entries: 22 August.

Writers will be expected to fall within the liberal (with a small ‘L’) tradition, which is defined by Peter Francis, Warden of the Library, as follows: ‘By liberal values, we mean: a commitment to freedom and social justice, tolerance and respect of difference, open-mindedness coupled with intellectual curiosity, generosity of spirit and a willingness to learn from others.  These values are not aligned with any particular political party.’

Each writer will be asked to keep a blog about their stay, run a creative writing workshop and an ‘Evening With’ event.  The hope is that, through reflection and writing, the four writers will help us redefine liberal values for the 21st century – their engagement might be critical, supportive or merely observant.

For more information and rules visit the website for Gladstone’s Library.