Martin MacInnes selected for Wonju Residency 2023

We are pleased to announce that Martin MacInnes has been selected from Edinburgh as the Wonju Writer for the two month City of Literature Residency in 2023.

Martin was selected out of 53 applicants for the residency. Applications are accepted from writers who have a strong connections with a City of Literature, such as Edinburgh.

On being selected, he said, 'I'm extremely grateful to Wonju City of Literature for giving me this opportunity, and beyond excited at the prospect of working on my new novel in the beautiful environment of Hoechon. I can't wait.'

The eight-week residency opportunity is offered by Wonju UNESCO City of Literature at the Toji Cultural Centre and will run from the 1st September to 31st October 2023.

Martin is the author of three novels, including In Ascension which was published by Atlantic Books in February 2023.