Events & Workshops

The Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild invites all those with the necessary qualifications to apply for the Virtual Writer-in-Residence (VWIR) position. The SWG will be hosting two different Virtual Writers-in-Residence in 2026-2027:

• a fall term of September 1 to October 31, 2026
• a winter term of February 1 to March 31, 2027

Virtual Writer-in-Residence program provides rural and isolated SWG members access to the services of a Writer-in-Residence. The position will require up to 12 hours a month of online one-to-one consultations with SWG members writing in all genres, totalling 24 sessions for the contract period. Preparation time for each session will include pre-reading, evaluation, and contemplation of the member’s submitted written work (up to 15 pages) and accompanying questions (approximately 1.5 hours of preparation per 1-hour session).

The VWIR provides the Guild with a monthly report including the names of the members accessing the service and a final report with a brief evaluation of the program’s effectiveness.

The requirements of this position are online consultations through Zoom: readings, workshops, special events or teaching are not expected. The Virtual Writer-in-Residence is not expected to produce writing and will not be compensated for private writing time. Previous VWIRs should allow three years before re-applying for this position.  

Two different candidates will be chosen for the two different VWIR periods.

Monthly remuneration is a maximum of $1500, plus GST if applicable, consisting of a base fee of $300 plus $100 per consultation up to a max of 12 consultations/month (or a total of $1500/month). Each term is two months for a maximum of $3000/term.

The successful candidate must have:

• experience as a teacher, workshop leader, mentor, writer-in-residence, or editor
• the ability to work with writers of all genres and at different levels of experience (i.e. beginners to more established writers)
• extensive previous publications (including at least one book or equivalent) and knowledge of the craft of writing in all genres
• the ability to conduct meetings in Zoom and manage the VWIR email and Zoom account independently
• the ability to commit 15-20 hours per month
• Saskatchewan residency is preferred. Out-of-province applicants must explain their connections to the Saskatchewan writing community in their application.

The SWG encourages Indigenous writers, Black writers, writers of colour, disabled writers, gender non-conforming writers, 2SLGBTQIA+ writers, and writers who are otherwise affected by structural inequality to submit applications. Please self-identify in your cover letter: this information is used for administrative purposes only and is not shared publicly.

Applications must include:

• Cover letter outlining your ability to meet the position’s requirements and which VWIR term (Sept-Oct 2026 or Feb-March 2027) you prefer
• Literary CV (max 5 pages), including a list of previous publications and projects, a summary of teaching, mentoring, and/or workshop experience
• 2 letters of reference

Please submit your application by email to programs@skwriter.com by midnight Tuesday, June 30, 2026.