Our mission is to extend the legacy of Tyrant Books publisher Giancarlo DiTrapano. We fund and host creative residencies, foster communities of creativity through readings and other events, and maintain an editorial archive at our 17th-century villa and cultural center in Sezze Romano, Italy.
All residencies are fully funded, including airfare, and full room and board. We are currently offering residencies for two weeks each in the spring and fall.
Our residencies are open to writers, translators, musicians, artists (working in all mediums), actors, directors, dancers, etc. from around the world -- anyone who is looking for uninterrupted time to create new creative work. All residencies are fully funded, which means we pay for your airfare and meals, and give you a private room or studio in our 17th-century villa and cultural center in Sezze Romano, Italy (which is located about 40 minutes south of Rome).
The Fall 2025 residency will take place from October 23 to November 6, 2025. The cohort will consist of up to 5 creative residents.
Submissions will be read blind. Please DO NOT include your name on your uploaded work sample.