Athabasca University welcomes, as our 2025-2026 Writer in Residence, Naomi K. Lewis. Read more about Naomi and her work and see the guidelines for submitting writing.

What is a Writer in Residence?

A Writer in Residence is an invited artist who spends 60% of their residency working on his or her own writing projects and 40% of the residency as a resource for students, faculty, and the university community. The Writer in Residence advises these groups on all aspects of the writing process: from taking a manuscript from creation to publication. The Writer in Residence often participates in public readings and other literary events and can also serve faculty as a research and teaching resource.