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Global programme

Talent Generation

An international platform to identify, support and project new Latin American authors and creators.

Discover, train, represent, project

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Institutional concept

“Talent Generation” is a programme within the Casa Hispana Group structure. It is not limited to established writers: it is aimed at discovering, training, developing and internationally projecting new Latin American talent.

Editorial Casa Hispana Group – Talent Generation is an international platform to identify, support and project new Latin American authors and creators, connecting their talent with publishing, cultural, educational and commercial opportunities in Latin America, the Caribbean and other international markets.

This is what sets Casa Hispana Group apart from a conventional publisher: the group positions itself as an ecosystem for developing talent, from discovering an author to their eventual internationalisation.

“We are looking for the voices that will write the present of Latin America.”

Infographic “From local talent to global impact”: Casa Hispana Group (leadership and strategy), Talent Generation (development system), Casa Hispana Authors (authors’ platform), New Voices of Latin America (discovery programme) and the operating programme: training, editorial scouting, project evaluation and development, publication and publishing opportunities, representation and rights, internationalisation.
From local talent to global impact: the Casa Hispana Group ecosystem.

The stages of the programme

  1. 01

    Discover

    An open call to identify new voices and creative projects across the region: young talent with a voice of their own, creativity, quality and potential.

  2. 02

    Train

    Support from mentors and editors to strengthen craft, work and professional profile, through training programmes.

  3. 03

    Develop

    Supporting talent from the first work to building a professional career.

  4. 04

    Represent

    Publishing backing and management of opportunities, contracts and rights. Selected talent may be considered for representation.

  5. 05

    Project

    The ultimate goal is to take new Latin American voices beyond their borders: connections with markets, fairs, platforms, educational institutions and cultural and commercial partners in Latin America, the Caribbean and other countries.

LATAM + the Caribbean and international markets.

The programme in detail

  • Who we are looking for

    • Writers
    • Poets
    • Essayists
    • Researchers
    • Indigenous creators
    • Children’s and young adult authors
    • Screenwriters
    • Translators
    • Cultural content creators

  • Training

    Training programmes in:

    • Writing
    • Editing
    • Intellectual property
    • Personal branding
    • Communication
    • International rights
    • The publishing market
    • Translation
    • Cultural marketing

  • Development

    The programme may include:

    • Mentoring
    • Editorial assessment
    • Editing
    • Publication
    • Positioning
    • Networking

  • Representation

    Selected talent may be considered for representation before:

    • Publishers
    • Literary agencies
    • Universities
    • Book fairs
    • Distributors
    • Cultural institutions
    • Foundations
    • The media
    • International markets
    • Others

Who it is for

New talent from Latin America and the Caribbean, including the diaspora, in these areas:

  • Literature Fiction and narrative non-fiction (short story, novel, chronicle, memoir), poetry, essay, children’s and young adult literature.
  • Illustration, comics and editorial design.
  • Cultural journalism and non-fiction writing.
  • Other creative work linked to the cultural and content industries, at the committee’s discretion.

No previous track record, formal education or published books are required. Authors with published work who wish to broaden their reach may also apply.

Essential requirements for applicants

  • Be 18 years old at the time of applying. Minors may apply with notarised authorisation from their legal guardians.
  • Be a Latin American or Caribbean national, a direct descendant of one, or live in the region.
  • Have a creative project of your own, at any stage: an idea, a work in progress or a finished piece.
  • Be able to take part in the programme’s activities in Spanish (work in Portuguese, an Indigenous language or another language is accepted with a translation or summary in Spanish).
  • Have an internet connection for online sessions (support is offered to those who need it).
  • Accept the rules and the declaration of authorship and consent.

Required documents and format

  • Required documents

    • The completed application form (below).
    • A sample of work or portfolio, according to the area.
    • A project synopsis (one page maximum).
    • Your story: a text of up to 300 words about who you are, where you come from and why you create.
    • A short biography (150 words maximum).
    • A copy of an identity document (for internal verification only; it is not published).

  • Sample of work or portfolio

    • Short story or chronicle: 5 to 15 pages.
    • Novel or memoir: up to 20 pages plus a synopsis.
    • Poetry: 8 to 15 poems.
    • Children’s and young adult literature: the full text or up to 10 pages.
    • Illustration and comics: a portfolio of 8 to 12 pieces.

  • Format

    • Files in Word, PDF or JPG/PNG (portfolios).
    • Only one application per person and per area.
    • The work must be your own and must not be subject to current exclusive contracts that would prevent its publication.

Selection criteria

The selection committee (Casa Hispana editors, guest creators and cultural industry specialists) will consider:

  • The quality, originality and strength of the voice.
  • The cultural, social or narrative relevance of the project.
  • Potential for development and international reach.
  • The clarity and authenticity of “your story”.
  • Commitment to and availability for the programme.
  • Diversity of countries, areas, genres, ages and backgrounds in the final group.

Participants’ commitments and rights

  • Commitments

    • Attend at least 80% of the sessions and mentoring meetings.
    • Meet the deadlines agreed with their editor or mentor.
    • Behave respectfully and collaboratively.
    • Take part, whenever possible, in activities promoting the programme.

  • Rights

    • Authorship and economic rights remain with each creator.
    • Any publication, representation or sale of rights will be formalised in a written contract, with transparent terms and royalties.
    • Taking part does not oblige anyone to publish with Editorial Casa Hispana Group, nor does selection guarantee publication.
    • Personal data will be used solely to manage the programme.

Dates and contact

Call opens
To be announced
Applications close
To be announced
Assessment
To be announced
Selected applicants announced
To be announced
Programme starts
To be announced

Applications are sent through the form on this page. Enquiries: contacto@casahispanagroup.com.

We want to hear your story!

Talent Generation

Application form

We want to hear your story! Fill in the form to apply to the programme. Documents are sent afterwards by email.

Fields not marked “optional” are required.

A Personal details

B Creative profile
Area of application

C Project

Stage

200 words maximum.

Has it been published or presented before, in full or in part? (optional)

D Your story

300 words maximum.

E What you are looking for in the programme
Tick what interests you most (optional)

You may tick more than one.

150 words maximum.

F Conditions for taking part
Internet connection (optional)
Main device (optional)

Would you like to apply for a support grant? (optional)

Permission for promotion
I authorise the use of excerpts from my work, my name and my image to promote the programme, if I am selected. (optional)

Attached documents

  • Sample of work or portfolio
  • Project synopsis
  • Your story
  • Short biography
  • Copy of your identity document
  • Translation or summary in Spanish (if the work is in another language)

After sending the form, email these documents to contacto@casahispanagroup.com with your name in the subject line. The copy of your identity document is for internal verification only and is not published.

I declare that:

  • I am over 18 and the information provided is true. If I am a minor, I have notarised authorisation from my legal guardians.
  • The work submitted is my own and does not infringe the rights of third parties.
  • I know and accept the requirements, the selection criteria and the commitments of the programme.
  • I authorise Editorial Casa Hispana Group to use my personal data solely to manage this call.
  • I understand that I retain authorship of and rights to my work, and that any publication or representation will be governed by a written contract.