2027 Lori Schubert Writer in Residence

QWF is now accepting applications for the inaugural Lori Schubert Writer in Residence.

Eligibility Criteria: 

To be considered eligible for the residency, you must:

• Be working in English
• Be over the age of 60
• Have a permanent residence in the province of Quebec
• Have a demonstrated record of professional literary publication; and
• Have an interest in engaging with QWF members at all levels of their writing practice.

This opportunity is open to published literary writers in all genres.

Application Process

To apply, eligible writers must submit the following as a single document (Word or PDF):

1. A detailed literary CV including publications, awards, and teaching or related experience
2. A recent writing sample (double spaced, 2,500 words max for prose; five pages max for poetry)
3. A statement of your approach to peer support and your history of  community engagement. A list of the services or kinds of advice you can  realistically offer to aspiring or emerging writers via 30-minute Zoom  appointments and/or email—e.g., line editing, global feedback on a short  text, professional advice, etc. (maximum 1 page)
4. An outline or description of the project you intend to work on during the residency (maximum 1 page)
5. A confirmation of availability in late April–early May 2027 to participate in person at a public event.

Timeline: 

• Deadline for applications: September 30, 2026
• Announcement of writer in residence at QWF Awards Gala: November 9, 2026
• Term of residency: January to April 2027 (with some flexibility)
• Public event: late April or early May 2027

To learn more about the program, including full eligibility criteria and application instructions, visit the call for applications.

QWF actively seeks to maximize diversity in its staff, part-time employees, members, and board of directors. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage Indigenous people, people of colour, LGBTQ+ and gender-nonconforming people, people with disabilities, people living with socio-economic hardship, women, and members of any other marginalized group to self-identify if they are comfortable doing so.