Lit-Quest Europe Open Call for Literary Professionals in Residence Program 2025  The Literary Professionals Residence Program is a part of the Lit-Quest Europe project, which is a cooperative initiative involving Publishing House Goga (Slo), Sandorf (Cro), and Helsinki Literary Agency (Fi). The Lit-Quest Europe project receives support from the EU Creative Europe program. The Literary Professionals Residence Program […]

In September, as part of the Lit-Quest project, a trio of literary agents from three different European countries visited us. Among them was the French literary agent Pierre Astier, who has been working as an agent in Paris for two decades and represents many French as well as international authors. We asked him about current

David Piovesan is a researcher who focuses on the role and future of bookstores in Europe. In this conversation, he reflects on the challenges faced by independent booksellers, their cultural significance, and the importance of bibliodiversity. What are some of the main challenges small booksellers are facing today, in France and globally?The first is survival,

This November, as part of the Lit‑Quest Europe (LAP‑CB) residency program, David Piovesan and Aylin Efe completed a short but productive professional visit to Slovenia, coinciding with the Slovenian Book Fair (Slovenski knjižni sejem) in Ljubljana. The highlights of their stay included two well-attended presentations at the fair: In addition to their public appearances, both

From November 12–15, 2024, the Lit‑Quest Europe residency brought together literary professionals Sofi Živković, Violeta Radkova, and Margarita Kaloyanova in Zagreb, for a four-day program centered around the Interliber Book Fair. Highlights included: The visit also included informal networking, cultural exploration, and one-on-one meetings with local literary professionals — all contributing to stronger regional ties

We are excited to announce that a group of literary professionals will be visiting Zagreb from November 12–15, 2024, as part of the Lit‑Quest Europe (LAP‑CB) residency program. Their stay coincides with the Interliber Book Fair, one of the most important literary events in the region. This year’s guests include Sofi Živković, Violeta Radkova, and

We are pleased to announce that David Piovesan and Aylin Efe have been selected as Lit‑Quest Europe (LAP‑CB) guests for the upcoming residency in Slovenia, which will take place during the Slovenian Book Fair (Slovenski knjižni sejem) in Ljubljana. Both guests will participate in the fair’s professional program with public presentations and will meet with

From May 13–15, 2024, the Lit‑Quest Europe (LAP-CB) training program for emerging literary agents held a dynamic and content-rich residency workshop in Zagreb, hosted by Sandorf Publishing in cooperation with regional partners. The workshop brought together agents Janek Domonell, Chiara Stanzani, and Manca Masnik (Goga Publishing House), alongside program mentors and Croatian publishing professionals. The

As part of the Lit‑Quest Europe (LAP‑CB) program, preparations are underway for the upcoming residency workshop in Zagreb this May. Emerging literary agents Janek Domonell, Chiara Stanzani, and Manca Masnik are working closely with mentors and partners to finalize questionnaires, develop book proposals, and map national publishing scenes. Ahead of their trip, the agents are

The Lit‑Quest Europe training program (LAP‑CB) officially kicked off its 2025 activities with the first residency, held in March in Novo mesto, Slovenia, in collaboration with Goga Publishing House. Over the course of several days, emerging literary agents Janek Domonell, Chiara Stanzani, and Manca Masnik participated in an intensive learning experience focused on the foundations