Writer in Residence
Toronto Public Library (TPL)'s Writer in Residence program supports writers and encourages exchanges between the author and the community. The Writer in Residence creates and delivers programs, evaluates submitted manuscripts, meets with writers from the general public and works on their own project(s).
Writers who have recently held residencies at the library include Vikki VanSickle, Howard Shrier, Dan Werb, Thea Lim, Jamie Michaels, Sarah Yi-Mei Tsiang, Farah Heron, André Alexis, Nino Ricci and Andrea Thompson.
Upcoming Programs
Upcoming Events
David Silverberg | Spring 2026 Writer in Residence – Journalism
Location: North York Central Library
David Silverberg is a freelance journalist, editor, poet and writing coach. He writes for news networks such as BBC News, The Toronto Star, The Globe & Mail, MIT Technology Review, Canadian Business, Vice and The Grammys. He is the former editor of DigitalJournal.com and B2B News Network. For more than 15 years, he has facilitated workshops on non-fiction and creative writing for high schools and colleges across Ontario. David also coaches writers on journalism, poetry, solopreneurship and content marketing. In spring 2026, one of David’s poems will be featured in the TTC’s Poems in Passage program. He takes great pride in mentoring writers to help them reach their journalistic goals.
One-on-One Consultations
Toronto Public Library's Writer in Residence offers journalists the opportunity to book a one-on-one consultation or manuscript review with our Writer in Residence. Meetings with the Writer in Residence are by appointment, and can be attended in person, by video conference or by phone.
Submission Requirements
Appointment booking opens on April 29, 2026. New appointment times will be made available on a rolling basis through June 26, 2026.
To book a consultation, visit: https://calendly.com/nycl-writer-in-residence/consultation, opens a new window
To book a manuscript review, visit: https://calendly.com/nycl-writer-in-residence/manuscript-review, opens a new window
Manuscripts (1,000 words maximum, double-spaced and in 12-point font) must be provided at least one week before your manuscript review appointment date.
Email your manuscript to: write@tpl.ca
Apply to be Writer in Residence
Toronto Public Library invites applications from Canadian writers with extensive writing and literary experience to participate in our paid Writer in Residence program.
Applications are not being accepted at this time. Please stay tuned for the next opportunity to apply.
The Toronto Reference Library’s Writer In Residence is generously supported by The Jack Rabinovitch Reading Room Endowment Fund.