Calgary Public Library invites applications for the paid position of Author in Residence. The program is a ten-week community engagement residency designed to champion the joy of reading, foster an understanding of the craft of writing, and connect readers and writers. The Author in Residence acts as a mentor to emerging and established writers in the community, reviewing manuscripts and providing information and advice about all aspects of writing and publishing.
The Resident is invited to work both remotely and in a designated office space in Central Library. They will engage with the public through individual consultations, delivery of writing programs, workshops and public readings. There will also be an opportunity for the writer to work on their own projects during the residency.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 31
The successful candidate has been published professionally. Eligible publications include a complete book of fiction, short stories, poetry, drama, children’s literature, or non-fiction written for the general public. Candidates must have some teaching and program delivery 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.
The Author in Residence will:
The residency runs for ten weeks, mid-September to November.
The Author in Residence honorarium is $50.00 per hour to a maximum of 160 hours per residency. This amount includes offsite preparation time and onsite program delivery time, including consultations and time to work on a personal writing project.
Applicants will be evaluated based on inclusion of the following:
The successful candidate will be selected by a committee. All applicants will be notified once the committee has made its selection, generally in mid-summer. The successful candidate will be notified, but their name will not be announced until the residency has been formally announced by the Library.
Please submit applications to:
Service Design: Author in Residence Program
Central Library, 800 3rd Street SE
Or electronically to author@calgarylibrary.ca