Eligibility

The program is designed for 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. This program is not open to: applicants who have taken part in a Banff Centre residency in the last year. current faculty members of any other Banff Centre programming. 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 ages 18+ at the time of the program start date. Domestic and international applications are welcome. Visa Eligibility Information: Please note that Banff Centre programs do not meet the eligibility requirements for a Canadian Student Visa.

Number of Participants

19

Deadline

March 05, 2025 07:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

April 30, 2025 06:00 UTC

Duration

August 18, 2025 - August 29, 2025

Costs

• CA$65.00 application fee
• CA$3,616.00 program fee (one-time)

Facilities

Individual Studio, Library

Housing

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Public Programs

Readings, Self-Directed, Workshops

Disciplines

Fiction, Literature

Languages

English

Program Description

Summer Writers is a self-directed residency that provides writers with the time and space to focus on their work away from the constraints of everyday life. During the residency, writers can take advantage of one-on-one mentorship opportunities with faculty as well as a community of artistic peers. Faculty include Dr. Douglas Kearney, Dr. Holly Melgard, Dr. Eric Sneathen and professional guest Hazel Millar (Book*hug Press). This two-week self-directed residency offers time and space for writers to focus, reconnect, and re-energize their writing practice. In addition to a single room and a small private studio, writers will be able to engage with other writers on the program. As a flexible self-guided program with optional elements, the Summer Writers residency allows participants to choose the amount of support they are looking for. Optional program elements include: talks from faculty members Q & A sessions. public readings. one-on-one mentoring.