Iceland Writers Retreat

[3] Iceland is known for its literary tradition,[4] and Reykjavík is the world’s first non-native English speaking UNESCO City of Literature.

[7] Spring 2016 marked the third annual Iceland Writers Retreat, taking place 13–17 April 2016.

[11] The Retreat includes Q & A Panels with all faculty, and social events to allow participants to network with an international group of writers.

[14] Icelandic authors who have participated in the IWR through presentations and readings include: Einar Kárason, Ari Trausti Guðmundsson, Ragna Sigurðardóttir, Guðni Th.

Jóhannesson, Jónína Leósdóttir, Andri Snær Magnason, Gerður Kristný, Hallgrímur Helgason, Sigurlín Bjarney Gísladóttir, Jón Gnarr, Sigurbjörg Thrastardóttir, and Yrsa Sigurðardóttir.