Literary Journalism
Literary Arts Residency
This month-long residency encourages the exploration of new ideas in journalism and experimentation in writing. Designed to challenge and stimulate, the program aims to inspire creative pieces of writing, which might otherwise be difficult to complete. A preeminent space for long-form journalism, this residency emphasizes the strengths of thorough and articulate reporting, distinctive storytelling, and literary devices.
Work created in this program has been published in many outlets including The Globe and Mail, The Walrus, and The Atlantic, and pieces have gone on to win National Magazine and National Newspaper Awards.
What does the Program Offer?
This residency gives writers time and studio space to work on their manuscripts, receive individual consultations with faculty, and participate in group discussions. Group sessions include time with editor faculty members and invited guest writers, as well as access to seminars focused on the craft of journalistic writing. During the four-week program, a series of outstanding guest writers and editors will be on hand for public talks and informal discussions.
Successful applicants will receive 100% scholarship to cover tuition, on-site accommodation, and on-site meals. In addition, accepted applicants will be eligible for a travel award to assist with travel costs, and a $2,000 CAD commission for the completed manuscript.
Who Should Apply?
Literary Journalism is designed for writers seeking a professional development opportunity in a community of peers with the guidance of an experienced writer/editor, as each participant prepares a long-form piece (5,000-10,000+ words).
Participants should be experienced professionals, active in the diversified fields of writing, including print or electronic media. This program is open to fiction and non-fiction writers, journalists, freelance critics or curators, artists, and academics, with an emphasis on those who can write for a lay audience with logic, vigour, and charm—and those who have a portfolio to prove it.
Please Note: This program is run in English and the commission is payable for an English language essay.
A commission is paid in Canadian dollars and is subject to Canadian income tax laws.
The time between acceptance to the program and the draft deadline should be used for research and manuscript development in consultation with one of two faculty editors.
Accepted participants are expected to be on-site for the duration of the program.
Application Deadline: February 27, 2019
Program Dates: July 1 – 27, 2019
For more information or to apply online, visit banffcentre.ca.
