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
2019 W-I-R TBA
Athabasca University Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences Writer in Residence
Richard Van Camp, 2017 – 2018
Calgary Public Library Author in Residence
Marcello Di Cintio, September 4 to November 30, 2018
Canadian Authors Association Writers in Residence
Simon Rose & Katherine Koller, September 2018 - May 2019
Edmonton Public Library Writer in Residence
Darrin Hagan, 2018
Loft 112 Writer-in-Residence
Igpy Kin, 2017
MacEwan University Faculty of Arts and Science Writer in Residence
Jaspreet Singh, 2018
Metro Writers in Residence
Darrin Hagan, January – December 2018
Michael Hingston, January – December 2018
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
Janet Marie Rogers, 2018-19
University of Calgary Distinguished Writers Program
Liz Howard, 2018-19
WGA Banff Retreat Writer in Residence
2019 W-I-R TBA