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Link to May 6: Online Monthly Book Club with the Writer-in-Residence

May 6: Online Monthly Book Club with the Writer-in-Residence

Date: Apr 11, 2024

Join us for book club every month and see our website for a full list of books under discussion. Everyone welcome!

Deadline: May 6, 2024 - 7:30 pm

Link to Literary Journalism Residency: Environmental Writing

Literary Journalism Residency: Environmental Writing

Date: Feb 20, 2024

This residency, at Banff Centre, is for writers who are exploring, testing, witnessing and reporting back on universal environmental concerns.

Deadline: Oct 2, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Winter Writers Residency 2025 - Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity

Winter Writers Residency 2025 - Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity

Date: Feb 20, 2024

A self-directed program for writers from all creative genres to retreat, reconnect and re-energize their practice.

Deadline: Sep 11, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Literary Journalism Residency - Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity

Literary Journalism Residency - Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity

Date: Feb 20, 2024

This residency gives creative non-fiction writers the time to work on their manuscripts, have consultations with faculty and participate in workshops.

Deadline: Jul 17, 2024 - 11:45 pm