# . General purpose
Biografía
- Authors willing to apply must have at least three published books (novel, short story, poetry, children’s literature, literary non-fiction).
- Academic papers and self-published works will not be considered.
- If not Spanish speaker, it is desirable (but not an exclusive condition) that the author has works translated into Spanish.
- The writer in residence is committed to dedicate his time in Buenos Aires to work on a manuscript. He/she must present a motivation letter and advance a concise and concrete plan to carry out during the stay.
- An expert panel will select annually the participants in REM.
- Argentine writers residing in other countries are excluded from selection.
- It is important that applicants could work independently and move around the city autonomously