Berton House Writers' Retreat Call for Applications

From The Writers' Trust of Canada:

The Writers’ Trust of Canada is now accepting applications for the position of writer-in-residence at the Berton House Writers’ Retreat in Dawson City, Yukon.

There are four positions available between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010. Each position is for a three-month period.

The residency provides a unique opportunity for Canadian writers to devote a significant time to their writing and to advancing their writing careers. A monthly honorarium is provided and housing and transportation costs are covered. Writers are required to perform a public reading in Dawson City and Whitehorse and are encouraged to interact with the local community.

Applicants must:

• be Canadian citizens or permanent residents;
• have published at least one book and be established in any creative discipline (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, play/screenwriting, children’s literature, journalism, etc.).

Applications must include:

• a resume listing professional writing experience;
• a completed application form.

Remuneration: $6,000 honorarium for a three-month term.

To download an application form or for further information visit bertonhouse.ca.

The Berton House Writers’ Retreat program receives funding from the Canada Council for the Arts, the Klondike Visitors’ Association, and Aeroplan. Additional support is provided by the Dawson City Public Library and the Whitehorse Public Library.

Deadline for applications is September 30, 2008