Writer-in-Residence
2026-27 Writer-in-Residence: Coming soon!
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Office Hours
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Writing Guidelines
Format: Please use standard formats:12 point font, double-spaced, with page numbers. The maximum length of manuscript for any one consultation is 10 pages, poetry 5 pages.
NOTE: Your writing must be sent as an attachment in a word doc or pdf. Please send a week (7 days) in advance of your consultation (or earlier) so I have time to read it and take notes.
When you send your writing, please include 1-3 questions that you have about the writing that you would like me to focus on.
Writer-in-Residence FAQ
How do I make an appointment?
To schedule an appointment, email Mirela Parau at writerinresidence@uwo.ca.
Once you have an appointment, please send Mirela a sample of your work one week before your appointment.
How do I submit work?
Once you have scheduled an appointment, please email your work to writerinresidence@uwo.ca.
What kind of work can I submit?
Any kind of creative writing! Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or prose. With regard to poetry, Anna notes: "While I am not a poet, I am happy to read your poetry and offer guidance, but please note this is not my area of expertise."
How long should the work be that I submit?
Prose (fiction or non-fiction): 10 pages, Word document, double-spaced, 12 pt font, Times New Roman
Poetry: 5 pages, Word document, double-spaced, 12 pt font, Times New Roman
What should I expect at the meeting with the WIR?
Please come prepared to discuss your work. This could include your intentions with the work, your hopes and plans for it, and what you see as the next steps.
What if I can't make the appointment?
Please email writerinresidence@uwo.ca as soon as possible if you need to re-schedule or cancel the appointment.
About Western's Writer-in-Residence
The Writer-in-Residence Program is sponsored by the James A. and Marjorie Spenceley Fund, the Department of English and Writing Studies, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, and London Public Library donors.
