Crime Writing is a self-directed residency that provides writers with the time and space to focus on their work away from the constraints of everyday life. During this two-week residency crime writers can take advantage of one-on-one mentorship opportunities with faculty, group discussions, and a community of artistic peers.
Faculty include crime writing specialists Nita Prose, Wayne Arthurson, David Heska Wanbli Weiden, and professional guest Alison Callahan (Simon & Schuster).
All the program elements are optional, giving participants the flexibility to choose the amount of support they want.
This two-week self-directed residency offers crime writers:
- thematic teachings from faculty members and professional guests.
- a community of artistic peers.
- one-on-one workshopping with faculty.
- optional group sessions exploring useful literary tools, aspects, and devices.
- an opportunity to showcase your work at a public reading.
- a personal studio space equipped for creative work.
Financial aid is available.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
The program is designed to cater to emerging and established writers focusing on crime and thrillers, providing them with tailored opportunities for professional development and creative growth.
Participants will benefit most if they are comfortable working autonomously in an unstructured environment. The program suits those focused on:
- working on a specific project.
- creating new works within the genre.
This program is run in English and only accepts projects that are being written in English. English is the language of Banff Centre correspondence.
Total fee before scholarships (tuition, accommodation, and meal plan)
$3 602.55
Tuition amount covered by 100% scholarship, made possible through endowments and donations
$1 323.00
Maximum cost of accommodation and meal plan (including GST) before any additional scholarship is applied (see scholarships section below)
$2 279.55
Application Fee
$65 for individuals, $35 for applicants who identify as Indigenous.
This non-refundable fee covers the full cost of processing your application, including the SlideRoom fee.
Scholarships
We are pleased to offer scholarships to support participants in our program. Below are details regarding the scholarship amounts and information on how to apply.
- Scholarship covering 100% of tuition cost is awarded to all arts participants, made possible through endowments and donations.
- To apply for additional scholarship towards accommodation and a meal plan, please complete the Financial Aid section when uploading your supporting materials. With additional scholarship applied, participants should still expect to pay a minimum of 50% towards their accommodation and a meal plan (refer to amount listed above).
- Canadian Indigenous scholarship: covers 100% of tuition fees, a meal plan, and accommodation costs.