Marcello Di Cintio Photo: Moonira RampuriThe position of the Markin-Flanagan Canadian Writer-in-Residence is a ten-month residency for emerging Canadian writers at the University of Calgary.

The residency provides a unique opportunity for Canadian writers to devote their time to writing and to advancing their writing careers.

While in Calgary, writers devote 50 per cent of time to writing and 50 per cent of time to community activities, including individual manuscript consultations with local writers, public readings and talks, and meeting with school groups.

The Markin-Flanagan program offers writers one of the highest paid residencies in North America. In addition, residents are provided with an office and administrative support.

Marcello Di Cintio is the 2009 - 2010 Markin-Flanagan Canadian Writer-in-Residence. He will be in residence at the U of C from August 15, 2009 - June 15, 2010.