Beeskow's new castle scribe wants to capture the spirit of the place - Luo Lingyuan to weave new fairy tales during Beeskow Castle residency
Chinese-German author Luo Lingyuan will take up residency at Beeskow Castle in January 2026. She becomes the 33rd writer to join the long-running programme, which has supported authors since 1993. Her five-month stay includes a stipend, free lodging, and a dedicated workspace within the historic castle.
Luo’s residency officially begins on January 10 with a public reading in the castle’s concert hall. During her time there, she plans to craft two new fairy tales—one inspired by the castle itself and another centred on Günter de Bruyn, a writer who once lived in the same space.
The programme provides a €5,000 grant to help cover living costs, along with accommodation and a workspace. Open to both emerging and established writers, it aims to deepen their ties to the region while fostering creative work. Luo has described fairy tales as a freeing form, allowing her to draw imaginatively from her surroundings. First launched in 1993, the residency has hosted 32 writers before Luo. No details have been released about the organiser of the programme or who will follow her in 2027.
Luo’s stay will last until May, giving her time to develop both fairy tales. The residency’s financial and practical support ensures she can focus entirely on writing. Her work will add to the programme’s legacy of connecting authors with the castle’s history and landscape.
