About WiR
Each year a regional Writer in Residence (WiR) is chosen to provide expertise and programming at two metro-area libraries.
In addition to the regional WiR, Edmonton Public Library has its own Writer in Residence.
2026 Schedule
January–May: Strathcona County Library
June: Strathcona County and St. Albert Public Library (shared programming and one-on-one consultations)
August–December: St. Albert Public Library
Office Hours
Tuesdays 4:00–8:00
Thursdays 12:00–3:00
Contact
780-410-8665
regionalwir@gmail.com, opens a new window
Guidelines
2026 Submission Guidelines / FAQ
David Berry
David Berry is a writer and editor who lives in Edmonton, but grew up among the tree-named streets of Sherwood Park and the trees of Ardrossan. He has worked as a critic, feature writer and essayist for the National Post, the Globe and Mail, the Walrus, CBC, Hazlitt and many others.
He's the author of two books of non-fiction: On Nostalgia (2020), and How Artists Make Money and How Money Makes Artists, which came out this October. He's very excited to have yet another excuse to be at the library.
Learn more at https://thedavidberry.com/