Each season, I work with a small cohort of writers in a 1:1 private coaching capacity or through my manuscript editing program Manuscript Tune-Up. Here’s a list of current programs for 2026. Be in touch to discuss which program is right for you.
What will you write this year?
Walrus Atlantic bureau
You may have seen the recent news from The Walrus announcing the launch of six regional bureaus across Canada, part of the magazine’s commitment to deeper reporting from across the country. I’m thrilled to be leading news coverage for the Atlantic bureau, covering stories from all corners of PEI, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
2023 Commonwealth Short Story Prize shortlist
I’m very excited to share the news that my short story “Lost Boys” has joined a shortlist of 28 writers from 19 countries for this year’s Commonwealth Short Story Prize.
“Lost Boys” tells the story of a gay teenager sent to a re-education camp by his religious parents. In the story, I ask questions about masculinity, desire, and how particular ideas of what it means to be a man are challenged or reproduced by each generation.
The story was selected from over 6600 entries from an international judging panel chaired by Pakistani writer and translator Bilal Tanweer, who said, ‘On behalf of the jury, I am thrilled to reveal the shortlist for the 2023 Commonwealth Short Story Prize. This year’s shortlist is a concert of voices from across the Commonwealth, showcasing the richness of its writing traditions, histories, and perspectives. These stories brim with the energy and urgency of the present moment—read them to experience the beat and pulse of contemporary storytelling.’
Five regional finalists will be selected in May, and the overall Commonwealth Short Story Prize winner will be announced in June.
Listen as I discuss my short story “Lost Boys”.
Applications now open for Hideout writing residencies
Scholarship deadline for Maritime writers is April 16
Applications are now open for a unique writing and creative residency program in Prince Edward Island. The Hideout Residencies welcome writers, artists, yoga instructors and self-care practitioners to a quiet rural retreat on PEI’s south shore each spring and fall. Residencies are a week in length and allow for uninterrupted time to work on a creative project.
In order to support Maritime writers and practitioners, one full scholarship covering residency costs is available to an emerging or established writer or practitioner with financial need. The scholarship deadline for 2021 is April 16. Writers or wellness practitioners who identify as BIPOC or LGBTQ are especially encouraged to apply. For more information about the Hideout Residencies, the application process, or the scholarship, visit www.thehideoutpei.com.
About The Hideout
Created by writer Trevor Corkum and yoga teacher Joshua Lewis, The Hideout offers retreat and vacation options for writers, creative folks, and visitors from across Canada and around the world. The Hideout is located on the scenic South Shore of PEI, a few minutes outside the village of Victoria-by-the-Sea. The Hideout Residency program was founded in 2020.
Further information
Writers and other residents should plan to work on a project or engage in practice for a minimum of one week (6 nights). Residents will arrive on a Saturday afternoon and depart the following Friday morning. Both the Hideout Cottage and Tryon Suite feature queen-sized beds and bedding, self-catering kitchens, wifi access, yoga mats and props, space to write and practice, outdoor space, and access to trails and bicycles. Because of the rural nature of The Hideout, residents should normally plan to have their own vehicle for the duration of their stay.
Have more questions? Check out our handy FAQ page, or be in touch for more information.