Early Career Writers of Fiction

Pictured: Program faculty, Kim Fu (left) and Kazim Ali (right).

This 12-day writing residency supports new writers of fiction at varying levels of accomplishment, from not-yet-published writers to those with one published book. In this self-directed, workshop-based residency, authors will work closely with our faculty Kim Fu, Kazim Ali, and our professional guest Norm Nehmetallah (Invisible Books), to expand their practice and focus on improving writing skills.

This residency is a perfect entry point into Banff Centre’s full suite of Literary Arts programs, offering new writers the opportunity to work on a portion of a manuscript in a workshop setting directly with faculty. The program will help build critical vocabulary, making better critics through peer and self-reflection. The craft of writing, the conventions and possibilities for innovation in fiction are key focuses of this inspiring residency.

Any new writer of fiction interested in mentorship, public reading opportunities, and feedback from faculty and fellow participants will benefit from this program. The program is open to writers with no publications, a few publications, or even a first book.

Scholarship of 100% is available and will be applied to cover tuition, and 50% is available to offset meals and accommodation costs.