Dates
Application Deadline: January 08, 2025
Program Dates: April 07 – April 18, 2025
Overview
Horror 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 horror writers can take advantage of one-on-one mentorship opportunities with faculty, group discussions, and a community of artistic peers.
Faculty include horror writing specialists Jessica Johns, Shane Hawk, Cherie Dimaline, and professional guest Catharine Chen (Arsenal Pulp Press).
All the program elements are optional, giving participants the flexibility to choose the amount of support they want.
Description
This two-week self-directed residency offers horror 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.
Requirements
The program is designed to cater to horror writers working at any stage of their artistic careers, 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.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
Each residency has specific eligibility requirements; please visit our website for our current and available programs open for application.
Total fee per person (Tuition, Accommodation and Meal Plan): $3 616.20
Scholarship Amount Applied*: $2 469.60
You pay (fee after scholarship applied): $1 146.60
We are pleased to offer scholarships to support participants in our program. Below are details regarding the scholarship amount and how they are applied.
- Standard scholarship: covers 100% of tuition fees, and 50% of meals and accommodation costs.
- Canadian Indigenous scholarship: covers 100% of tuition fees, meals, and accommodation costs.
If you would like to be considered, please complete the Financial Aid section when uploading your supporting materials.
Banff Centre offers a range of scholarship and funding opportunities for each residency. If you would like to be considered, please complete the Financial Aid section when uploading your supporting materials through the application portal.
Please visit the Fees & Financial Aid section of the program page to learn more about individual program's specific fees and funding availabilities.