Writers will enjoy dedicated, uninterrupted writing time in a spectacular mountain setting with a small group of peers from around the world under the guidance of three experienced editors: Marni Jackson, an award-winning journalist, author, and editor; Harley Rustad, an editor at The Walrus magazine and fellow of the Royal Geographical Society; and Tony Whittome, for many years an Editorial Director of Random House U.K.

Prior to the start of the residency, writers will submit 5,000 to 10,000 words from their projects. Intensive editing, both conceptual and detailed, of these or other passages forms the foundation of the program, although longer texts can be discussed.

During the program, participants will take part in twice-weekly, two-hour workshops under the guidance of the editors, where participants will critique and support each other’s work with detailed attention to texts of 20 pages or less per workshop.

Writers will also have access to the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival which attracts accomplished filmmakers and authors from around the world.

Writers in all genres — fiction, nonfiction, poetry, essay, history, biography, and memoir — are encouraged to apply.

Further details and to apply here

The deadline is Wednesday 31 July 2019 at 17:00.