Spring Writers Residency

About the Open Call

This two-week self-directed residency provides writers with individual accommodation and a small private studio for them to focus, reconnect, and re-energize their writing practice. In addition, participants will be able to engage with other writers on the program as well as specialist faculty. Since all program elements are optional, participants can customize the residency according to the writing support needed. Optional elements include: talks from faculty Eden Robinson, Nicole Sealey, Vidyan Ravinthiran, and professional guest Stephen Motika; one-on-one mentoring sessions with faculty to discuss ideas, experiences, and obstacles; Q & A sessions; workshops to discuss useful techniques, devices, and aspects; public readings.

What is Offered

Meal Plan, Accommodation, Studio Space, Opportunities to showcase work-in-progress, Group Seminars/Workshops with faculty, One-on-one mentoring sessions, Access to Paul D. Fleck Library and Archives, Access to Campus Facilities including Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation Centre, Box Office Discounts.

Requirements

The program is designed to cater to emerging and established writers with a proven publication record seeking a period of dedicated time to work on a project in any genre. Participants will benefit most if they are comfortable working autonomously in an unstructured environment. The program suits those focused on working on a specific project or creating new works. Participants are provided with individual accommodation and a small private studio to focus on their writing practice. This program is run in English and only accepts projects that are being written in English. English is the language of Banff Centre correspondence. Applicants must be 18+ at the time of the program start date. Domestic and international applications are welcome.

How to Apply

Learn more about the steps to Complete Your Application. Step 1: Complete the Online Form. Step 2: Pay your application fee. Step 3: Upload Your Materials: Resume (one to two-page describing publication history as well as academic, professional, and other relevant experience), Cover Letter (one-page explaining why you are interested and what you hope to achieve), Project Proposal (one-page description of proposed work-in-progress), Portfolio (excerpt from work-in-progress, maximum 10 pages), Financial Assistance (complete the Financial Aid question in SlideRoom to be eligible for financial assistance).