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Ukrainian Literature: Rights On! Educational programme and B2B meetings for Ukrainian publishers
Sector:
Culture and creative industries
Type:
Programme
Location:
Online
Deadline:
Finished
Organiser:
Mystetskyi Arsenal and House of Europe
This is a programme for Ukrainian publishers, offering the opportunity to enter the international book market and meet literary agents from all over the world. You will get to know more about the export of rights for Ukrainian books in the educational section and get acquainted with foreign partners in B2B meetings.
Ukrainian Literature: Rights On! will take place online during the International Book Arsenal Festival. The educational programme is scheduled for 7-9 June 2021, B2B meetings — for 5-7 July 2021.
Ukrainian Literature: Rights On! is our joint project with the International Book Arsenal Festival. Partners: Creative Europe and the Department of Public Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
Please find more information on publishers and projects that took part in the programme last year in the special project by Chytomo.
What do I get?
- A seat at an online educational programme on the sales of book rights abroad, with lectures and workshops from leading world experts
- Participation in B2B meetings with international literary agents and publishers
- Promotion of the rights catalogue of your publishing house through our rich contact base, the English-language page of the Book Arsenal, and the page of the special project at Chytomo. We will also send the catalogue to 60 Ukrainian embassies in other countries.
Can I apply?
This opportunity is for your publishing house or organisation, if:
- It is officially registered as a legal entity
- Over 51% of their shares are owned by Ukrainian citizens
- It has a rights catalogue in English and at least five books with export potential
If you have foreign partners and have previously sold rights, it will be a significant asset.
The English version of your website or your social media profiles will be an advantage. If you will participate actively and will be able to invite partners from abroad, it will also be an advantage.
What do I need to apply?
- Motivation to enter the international market
- A computer and a stable internet connection to join the educational programme and B2B meetings
- Fluency in English or the opportunity to pay for an interpreter yourself
How do I apply?
Read the information in the call carefully and complete the online form.
Good to know
- We will communicate the results of the open call before 1 June 2021. Do not forget to check your inbox.
- You must actively participate in the programme and attend all events.
- You will work with various online instruments, so a desktop or laptop is needed to participate. You cannot join via a smartphone or tablet.
- The working language of the B2B meetings is English. Please make sure the representative of your publishing house speaks the language fluently.
- After participating in the programme, you will have to take a short mandatory survey. It will help us make Ukrainian Literature: Rights On! even better next year.
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