Writing residency on Salt Spring Island

Paper Covers Rock’s Writer-in-Residence program offers Canadian writers a one-week self-directed residency on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia: space to write, rest, read, research, and reconnect with your creative practice while becoming part of a small but engaged literary community.

Residents stay at a private cottage located just ten minutes from Ganges Village and are surrounded by the landscapes that have drawn writers and artists here for generations.

What’s included?

• Six nights’ accommodation at the Blue Ewe guest house on Salt Spring Island

• A curated local guide with swimming spots, walking routes, cafés, bookstores, and favourite places to think

• Coordination and promotion of your community event, with venue booking and ticketing support through Paper Covers Rock

• Connection to the local literary and creative community

What we ask in return

Residents are asked to lead one public event during their stay (approximately 60–90 minutes). This could take the form of a writing workshop or reading and conversation. We’re interested in any format that invites participation and creates meaningful connection between writers and readers.

Travel, meals, and all expenses are the sole responsibility of the resident.

Available dates — 2026/2027

• October 4–10

• November 1–7

• December 6–12

• January 10–15, 2027

• January 31–February 5, 2027

• April 4–9, 2027

Writers are to indicate preferred time slots at the time of application. We do our best to accommodate preferences, and additional dates may be added based on interest and availability.