Apply to be Apprentice Poet in Residence

Applications for 2016 Apprentice Poet in Residence are now open.

The Festival’s Apprentice Poet in Residence is an opportunity for an exceptional, emerging poet who is based in the Northern region and at the start of their career. As Apprentice Poet in Residence they will shadow this year’s Poet in Residence, Guardian First Book award winner and one time ILF Apprentice Poet himself, Andrew McMillan. The apprentice will also spend time at Festival events and stage their own Fringe or other reading/event/workshop as appropriate.

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Closing date for applications: 9am Tuesday 3 may