Weiter Schreiben Schweiz

Weiter Schreiben Schweiz is a literary platform for authors in exile, amplifying the voices of refugee writers. 

WHAT IS WEITER SCHREIBEN SCHWEIZ?

Weiter Schreiben Schweiz enables refugee authors to resume their writing after arriving in Switzerland. The project pairs these writers with authors who are established in Switzerland, enriching both partners’ thinking and writing through an exchange of ideas about their work, the use of language(s), and the Swiss literary landscape. Weiter Schreiben Schweiz also connects the refugee authors with the wider literary scene in Switzerland, supports the publication of their work, and organizes public readings. In doing so, the project introduces new literary voices from regions affected by war and crisis to a wider audience.

The project is being carried out in German (‘Weiter Schreiben Schweiz’), French (‘Écrire, encore – Suisse’) and Italian (‘Scrivere Ancora Svizzera’), covering all three major language regions of Switzerland. 
 

IN SHORT

  • Since 2021
  • Directed at writers living in Switzerland who have fled war and crisis regions
  • In partnership with literary centres (Literaturhäuser) and literary festivals across Switzerland, as well as numerous other cultural and event partners. 

WHY IS WEITER SCHREIBEN SCHWEIZ IMPORTANT?

Weiter Schreiben creates visibility and participation for writers in exile. The project offers a platform for stories and perspectives which otherwise often go unheard in our country. By fostering dialogue across cultures, it strengthens mutual understanding and social cohesion. 
 

Azad Simmo and Gianna Olinda Cadonau, tandem partners with Weiter Schreiben Schweiz, speak about their collaboration on SRF ‘10 vor 10'.

learn more about the project


Discover the authors of Weiter Schreiben Schweiz, their texts and upcoming events on the Weiter Schreiben Schweiz webpage and/or subscribe to the project newsletter (in German).

Weiter Schreiben Schweiz was featured on SRF’s news programme ‘10 vor 10’ on 17h November 2023: Die Idee: ‘Weiter Schreiben Schweiz’ (in German).
 

JOINING WEITER SCHREIBEN SCHWEIZ


Are you – or do you know – a professional writer who has recently fled to Switzerland and has already been published in their country of origin? Whose voice and perspective should be heard in Switzerland? Do not hesitate to get in touch!
 

CONTACT

Markus Baumann, project lead 
markus.baumann@artlink.ch