Deadline: November 12, 2021

The Writers’ Guild of Alberta invites all those qualified to apply for the position of Virtual Writer-in-Residence.

This program provides WGA members access to the services of a Virtual Writer-in-Residence, with priority given to those who cannot access one elsewhere. The position will begin in January and end in May, with an average of 30 hours per month, consisting of:

• 12 one-hour virtual consultations with members writing in all genres.
• Preparation time of approximately 1.5 hours for each session, which will include pre-reading, evaluation, and contemplation of the member’s submitted written work, of up to 15 pages.
• The Virtual Writer-in-Residence will provide the Writers’ Guild of Alberta with a monthly report including the names of the members who have accessed the service, and a final report with an overall evaluation of the program.
• Remuneration is $6,000.

The successful candidate must have:

• Experience teaching, mentoring, and editing. Previous writer-in-residence experience is preferred.
• The ability to work with writers of different capabilities from emerging to accomplished.
• Extensive publication history.
• Extensive knowledge of literary forms and genres.
• Video meeting capability.

Applications must include:

• Email with subject line WGA Virtual Writer-in-Residence Application.
• Cover letter outlining ability to meet the position’s requirements.
• Literary resume (max 5 pages), including a list of previous publications and projects, a summary of teaching, mentoring, and/or editing experience.
• Two references with contact information.

Please submit your application by email to mail@writersguild.ab.ca using subject line WGA Virtual Writer-in-Residence Application by November 12, 2021.

Notes

A separate manuscript evaluation service is available through the WGA, visit writersguild.ca/programs.

Instruction on the craft of writing is available through regular WGA programming as well as through the WGA webinar library visit writersguild.ca/resources.

Additional writers-in-residence services are available through public libraries, universities, and other writers’ organizations. Check your local library and post-secondary institutions to see if there is one available.

For more information visit writersguild.ca/call-for-wga-virtual-writer-in-residence.