Department of English
Your writing career begins here
You don't have to be an English major to take Creative Writing courses; they are open to any student or member of the community who wants to apply.
Calgary Distinguished Writers Program
The Calgary Distinguished Writers Program strives to advance the careers of Canadian writers. As a part of the Calgary writing community, it engages the community with the Faculty of Arts and the Department of English.
The current Canadian Writer-in-Residence is Leah Horlick.
News and announcements
The intensively researched origins of The Sleeping Car Porter
Creative writing prof Suzette Mayr’s sixth novel wins prestigious Scotiabank Giller Prize...
In the media
In the News: Suzette Mayr, English, in Winnipeg Free Press
Giller winner Mayr hosting virtual workshop
In the News: Suzette Mayr, English, in CTV News
Calgarian Suzette Mayr wins $100K Scotiabank Giller Prize for 'The Sleeping Car Porter'
In the News: Suzette Mayr, English, in CBC Books
Suzette Mayr wins $100K Scotiabank Giller Prize for novel The Sleeping Car Porter
In the News: Suzette Mayr, English, in The Calgary Sun
Calgary author Suzette Mayr wins $100,000 Giller Prize for The Sleeping Car Porter
2022-23 Distinguished Visiting Writer
Join the Calgary Distinguished Writers Program at MacEwan Ballroom on Feb. 9 for ‘An Evening with Jamaica Kincaid.’ Moderated by UCalgary Professor of Creative Writing Suzette Mayr, winner of the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize.
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