Athabasca University welcomes, as our 2024-2025 Writer in Residence, Bertrand Bickersteth. Read more about Bertrand and his 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.