The City's latest Writer-in-Residence program says she gets meaning from helping both new and established writers with their work.
Lauren Carter, the latest author to join the Writer-in-Residence program, is known for her multi-genre work. Writing fiction, poetry, and non-fiction, Carter has published four books. Carter is also a writing coach.
“The work of helping writers navigate towards creative discoveries, make breakthroughs, and embrace the call to write is hugely meaningful to me,” Carter says.
The ability to help others write is the purpose of the library's program. Aiding both new and veteran writers, Carter is tasked with the responsibility of helping those who approach her with their manuscripts.
In 1985, Winnipeg Public Library launched its Writer-in-Residence program. The program has had its changes since its inception. In the 80s, the program was funded by a grant from Canada Council for 50 per cent of its funding, but the writer could not be from Manitoba.
After running for several years, in the mid-90s the library was unable to fund the writers and suspended it. In 1997, the Manitoba Writers' Guild created its own similar program at the University of Winnipeg. Following its success, the Guild decided to work with the library to make the program more accessible.
In 2000, the library sought and received funding from other places to create a six-month-long term. It is now founded by the City of Winnipeg, the Winnipeg Public Library Board, the Friends of the Winnipeg Public Library, and Manitoba Sport, Culture and Heritage.
Carter's term begins on October 1 and will end on April 30, 2021.
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