Seattle Culture
Seattle Central Library Seeks Writers-in-Residence
Program is open to dozens of writers
By Rob Smith December 24, 2024
Becoming a writer-in-residence is wrapped in a certain romantic essence, in the allure of creativity and inspiration. If you’re a writer seeking a sense of purpose and the freedom to create, Seattle’s Central Library in the heart of downtown has just the opportunity.
Each year, the library chooses writers for its Eulalie and Carlo Scandiuzzi Writers’ Room Residency program. Residents receive access to the writers’ room, and a dedicated space to work on their projects while having access to the library’s resources such as special collections and reference librarians.
The program hosted 40 writers in 2024 in a variety of genres, including memoir, fiction, poetry, and plays. Participants must have a defined writing project and a desire to use the library’s collections and research, and must commit to using the space at least several days each month.
The library describes the Eulalie and Carlo Scandiuzzi Writers’ Room as “a beautiful, contemporary, light-filled space on Level 9 of the Central Library, with large windows looking southwest.” It features six writing desks.
Writers can apply to the 2025 Writers’ Room cohort by filling out a form by Jan. 17.
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