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PILLAR
WRITERS
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Emerging writers
A group of emerging writers who attend following a selection process, contribute and develop their work during the sessions
Pillar
Forming the core of the discussion and learning groups, these invited writers are central to the debates as well as running sessions of their own
2027 cohort: Rachel Cusk, Sheila Heti, Sulaiman Addonia, Alexander Zeldin, Vincenzo Latronico
Moderator/interviewer: Adam Biles
Contributing
An invited wider group of artists and intellectuals who join and contribute, organising their own accommodation and food, etc.
Complimentary sessions
Drawing for writing – a learning session using the practice of drawing to widen observational skills
Composing music and writing – a learning session using the practice of composition of music to develop structural skills
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■ location
Overlooking the port of Mortagne-sur-Gironde, the eclectic Domaine de Meunier provides an environment deliberately removed from distraction.
The library, gardens, ponds, apartments, and social hall create an atmosphere designed for conversation, reflection, and artistic exchange.
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■ events
Emerging writers working directly alongside and in dialogue with established voices in sessions running across the 4 days.
Workshops and reading groups led by the residency’s pillar writers (Cusk, Heti, Zeldin, Addonia, Latronico). Sessions will also include form-breaking cross discipline work: drawing, music composition, and other practices designed to expand what writing can do
The format most encouraged is unplanned and spontaneous discussion and debate. The session hall offers space and opportunity for groups to form, evolve and grow. In addition to filming and broadcasting the symposia, the space is equipped to record these less formatted events
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THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Who can apply
To the Lighthouse is open to writers at the early stages of their career, typically those with one/two published book(s). What matters is seriousness of purpose and distinctiveness of thought, not the length of a CV.
A radical funding model
There is no cost to attend. A modest application fee (€50) funds the programme, covering accommodation, food, and materials for the 10–15 selected writers (travel to the event is the only cost applicants bear). Every application directly enables someone's participation.
Accessible and Democratic
Most residencies are available only to those who can afford them. To the Lighthouse is built on the opposite principle: selection is on merit, and participation is funded. This is what a genuinely democratic literary gathering looks like.
A Broader Community
Unsuccessful applicants gain privileged access to the To the Lighthouse community: exclusive podcasts, filmed sessions, and discussion groups. The application is the beginning of a relationship, not the end of one
Applications are welcome from anyone published in English and will open soon…
LET’S ChAT
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Feel free to contact us via email or fill out our contact form to discuss the details for your upcoming event. We’re excited to work with you and turn your ideas into an exceptional experience!
