15th International Seminar for Translators from Slovenian
Ljubljana/Maribor, 18-22 August
Dates: 18–22 August 2025
Location: Ljubljana and Maribor, Slovenia
Organisers: Slovenian Book Agency (JAK) and Slovenian Association of Literary Translators (DSKP)
The 15th International Seminar for Translators from Slovenian will welcome up to 12 established and emerging translators of Slovenian literature and offer them opportunities to gain insights into contemporary Slovenian literature and collaborate with Slovenian authors, translators, and experts.
Program Overview:
- Part 1: Workshops where participants translate selected excerpts from three Slovenian works. Mentors and authors will be available for discussions.
- Part 2: Presentations and lectures by Slovenian experts on literature, translation theory, publishing, and literary promotion, as well as literary discussions with guest authors.
Working language of all parts of the seminar is Slovenian.
Authors and Works:
- Selma Skenderović: In če vsi pozabijo (Cankarjeva založba 2024)
- Manca G. Renko: Živalsko mesto (No!Press, 2024)
- Boris Kolar: O vinu, kozah in drugih prevarah (Goga, 2023)
Eligibility:
Translators who specialise in Slovenian literature. Translators can be selected for the seminar only every other year and only if they have completed all assignments from previous seminars (i.e., submitted final translations of the texts discussed at the seminar by the agreed deadline). Priority will be given to literary translators applying for the seminar for the first time, based on their professional references.
Requirements:
- Submit translations of 6–8 pages from each selected work by 4 August 2025.
- Submit revised translations by the deadline agreed with the seminar leader.
- Publish at least one translation (or excerpt) within two years of the seminar, in relevant print or online media.
Benefits:
- Free participation, including five nights with full board (17–22 August 2025).
- Travel expenses covered up to €500 (Europe) or €800 (outside Europe).
Application Process:
- Submit the application form in Slovenian and including a motivation letter and CV, to iztok.ilc@jakrs.si.
Deadline for Applications: 5 May 2025.
Selected applicants will be notified within 10 days of the application deadline.
The full text and conditions for the seminar as well as the application form in Slovenian are available at the following link: 15. mednarodni prevajalski seminar slovenske književnosti, Ljubljana/Maribor, 18.–22. avgust 2025 - Javna Agencija za Knjigo RS.
Contact for more information:
Iztok Ilc
iztok.ilc@jakrs.si
