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Writer in Residence

Our writer in residence program promotes Canadian writing and literature to Vancouver citizens. During the four-month residency, the writer spends 75% of his or her time working on their own project and 25% of his or her time mentoring emerging writers, conducting workshops and participating in other activities and programs to share their experience with the community.

Requirements

  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
  • Significant body of titles published professionally
  • Professional teaching and public speaking experience
  • Enthusiastic about engaging the public in one-on-one and group settings
  • In the early working stage of a new writing project intended for book-length publication
  • Participation in grant request and media opportunities to promote the residency, the library and reading culture
  • The writer in residence must reside in Vancouver or the lower mainland for the full term of the residency

Remuneration

  • $4,250/month (contract position).
  • Assistance available for travel expenses.

Please note: the successful candidate is responsible for finding his or her own accommodation in Vancouver for the term of the residency.

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