The Calgary Public Library invites applications for the position of Writer in Residence for the fall of 2013,
subject to funding approval. The program is based at Memorial Park Library.
The Writer in Residence acts as a mentor to writers in the community, reviewing manuscripts and providing
information and advice about all aspects of writing and publishing. S/he offers encouragement and a critical
eye to beginning writers who are seeking to find their own literary voice as well as to those more established
writers who desire a professional appraisal of their work. Planned activities include individual consultations,
delivery of writing programs and workshops, public readings and an opportunity to work on his/her own projects
during the residency.
The program typically runs for three months. The position requires 17.5 hours per week at the library, leaving
the remaining time for writing. Remuneration is dependent on the size of the grant, and in recent years has been
between $2500 and $3500 per month.
Applicants must have been published professionally at least once. (Eligible publications include a complete book
of fiction, short stories, poetry, drama, children’s literature or non-fiction that is publicly accessible). Candidates
must have some teaching experience and feel comfortable critiquing a wide variety of genres in both creative and
non-fiction writing. Applicants should have plans to work on a writing project during the residency.
Applications must be in paper form and should include a letter outlining suitability for the position, a resume,
writing samples and proposals for public programs to be offered in the library during the residency.
Applications to be submitted to:
Customer Services Manager,
Memorial Park Library,
1221 2nd Street, SW
Calgary, AB, T2R 0W5
Application deadline: June 30th 2012
More information about the Calgary Public Library Writer in Residence program can be found at:
http://calgarypubliclibrary.com/services/writer-in-residence
