Writer in Residence programs host a writer who spends their residency interacting with the community. Writers in Residence usually offer individual manuscript consultations, as well as hosting public events. We encourage writers to make use of Writer in Residence programs in their community. If there isn’t a program currently in your area, some Writers in Residence may offer remote consultations. Visit the links below to find out more!
Alexandra Writers Centre Society Writer in Residence
Micheline Maylor, March 1, 2017 – May 31, 2017
Athabasca University Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences Writer in Residence
John Vaillant, 2016 – 2017
Calgary Public Library Author in Residence
Bruce Hunter, September 11 to November 24, 2017
Canadian Authors Association Writers in Residence
Tim Bowling, 2016-17 Greg Bechtel, 2016-17
Edmonton Public Library Writer in Residence
David van Belle, 2017
Latitude 53 Gallery Writer in Residence
Riva Symko, April-September, 2016
Loft 112 Pearl's Place Poet-in-Residence
Igpy Kin, 2017
MacEwan University Faculty of Arts and Science Writer in Residence
Deborah Willis, 2017
Metro Writers in Residence
David van Belle, January – December 2017
Richard Van Camp, January – December 2017
Mount Royal University Writer in Residence Program
Di Brandt, March 6-10, 2017
University of Alberta Department of English and Film Studies Writer in Residence
Jaspreet Singh, 2016-17
University of Calgary Distinguished Writers Program
Denise Chong, 2017-18
WGA Banff Retreat Writer in Residence
Kimmy Beach, February 3 - 12, 2017