Delmenhorst in reading fever: Deniz Utlu goes on a literary journey!

Delmenhorst in reading fever: Deniz Utlu goes on a literary journey!

Fischstraße 30, 27749 Delmenhorst, Deutschland - Deniz Utlu, the writer born in Hanover in 1983, goes through the Oldenburg region on a reading trip. As the Weser-Kurier was reported in September 2024 as a scholarship between Oldenburger Literature house part of the “Literary Landgang” project. The aim of this initiative is to collect inspiration for a new text based on his experiences during the trip.

On May 8, Utlu will read at 7.30 p.m. in the Coburg house at Fischstraße 30 from his work "Panorama of some people from my homeland in September". In this reading, he will take the perspective of an observer, which is an interesting role exchange for him. Usually he presents his own books at events; Now he can perceive the environment and the people without the pressure of readings.

a multifaceted writer

utlu, who published the cultural and social magazine "Freitext" from 2003 to 2014, achieved greater awareness with his debut novel "The Right" in 2014. This was adapted for the Maxim Gorki Theater in 2015. Other works include the novel "against tomorrow" (2019) and "Father's Meer" (2023). In addition, Utlu also wrote plays, poetry and essays, among other things for renowned publications such as the FAZ, the SZ and the Tagesspiegel, where he held a column from 2017 to 2019.

his work was recognized with several significant awards. These include the Mainz Poetics Docentur and the Alfred-Döblin Prize in 2021, a residence scholarship in the Tarabya Cultural Academy in Istanbul 2022, the Bavarian Book Prize 2023 as well as the price of the "Literatour Nord" and a special prize of the European Literature Prize 2024.

funding opportunities for writers

The scholarship that Utlu has received is part of a wider trend in which authors and authors are financially supported by stays in artists and other programs. In Germany there are many such literary grants that are often associated with the request for creative projects. Examples of scholarships are the Alfred-Döblin scholarship and various residence scholarships that accept applications, as is listed on weyrother.net

The support offered can be enough for weeks, months or even years and is often bound to specific place of residence. The detailed conditions and modalities can be found on the linked pages that offer comprehensive information.

For the reading on May 8, information on admission prices, advance sales and reservations can be found on the website of the Oldenburg Literature House. This cultural event not only offers an insight into Utlus works, but also into his artistic journey as an observer and writer.