Call for Applications: Fall 2023 Writer in Residence at Toronto Public Library

Focus: Graphic Novels for an adult audience

Deadline: July 23, 2023 by 11:00 pm EDT

Toronto Public Library (TPL) invites applications from Canadian writers for the role of Fall 2023 Writer in Residence based at the Toronto Reference Library. The residency is designed to encourage exchanges between the author and the community and requires a 14 hour per week commitment from October 16 – December 8, 2023. During their residency, the selected author will lead public readings and workshops, evaluate submitted manuscripts, consult with writers from the general public, participate in online forums and engage in other activities as agreed. The remaining time is available for the WIR to work on their own project(s).

Writers who have held residencies at the library include Gail Bowen, Chester Brown, Kate Cayley, Austin Clarke, Karen Connelly, Deborah Cooke, Farzana Doctor, Sarah Ellis, Rabindranath Maharaj, Elizabeth Ruth, Robert J. Sawyer, Karl Schroeder, Allan Stratton, Vikki VanSickle, Sugith Varughese, Dan Werb, Tim Wynne-Jones, Alissa York, David S. Young and Kim Echlin.

Details:

• An 8-week residency from October 16 to December 8, 2023
• Focus on graphic novels for an adult audience
• 14 hours per week; flexible work schedule
• Programs will take place in-person at TRL
• The selected Writer in Residence will receive $8,000

To apply, please download the EOI and submit the following documents by July 23, 2023:

• Curriculum vitae or resume including teaching experience and a list of publications and completed projects
• Detailed suggestions for workshops or programs related to the graphic novel format
• Sample of published work
• Two letters of reference

For more information, please contact: trllanglit@tpl.ca

Upon request, accommodation will be provided for persons with disabilities through all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

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