Writer In Residence

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
Lee Kvern, April 1 to May 31, 2016

Athabasca University Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences Writer in Residence
Esi Edugyan, 2015 – 2016

Calgary Public Library Author in Residence
Lee Kvern, September 1 – November 26, 2015

Canadian Authors Association Coach in Residence
Suzanne Harris, 2014-2015
Kimmy Beach, begins January 2016

Canadian Authors Association Writer in Residence
Steven Ross Smith, 2015-16

Edmonton Public Library Writer in Residence
Wayne Arthurson, 2016

Latitude 53 Gallery Writer in Residence
Theodore Fox,  August 2015 – January 2016

MacEwan University Faculty of Arts and Science Writer in Residence
Program will resume in September, 2016

Metro Writers in Residence
Wayne Arthurson, January – December 2016
Marty Chan, January – December 2016

Mount Royal University Writer in Residence Program
Maureen Ulrich, February 22 – 26, 2016

University of Alberta Department of English and Film Studies Writer in Residence
Fred Stenson, 2015-16

University of Calgary Distinguished Writers Program
Nick Thran, September 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016
Until January 31, the U of C is accepting applications for the 2017 program