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The deadline is fast approaching for submissions to the Fall 2011 Writer-in-Residence program.  Manuscripts will be accepted until Saturday, September 3, 2011.

Are you interested in playwriting or screenwriting? Have you already started working on a piece? Get expert feedback from the acclaimed David S. Young, our Fall 2011 Playwright in Residence.

Writers are welcome to submit a play or screenplay for feedback.

David S. Young will read your writing and meet with you to discuss what is working and what might need further development. A select number of applicants will be eligible for a seven-week workshop series with the Playwright in Residence

Submitting a manuscript does not guarantee a meeting with the Playwright in Residence. Meetings are by appointment only. The library also reserves the right to limit the number of manuscripts accepted.

Manuscripts should meet the following criteria:

• The first 20 pages of a play or screenplay
• Submissions should be in an acceptable play, screenplay or script format
• Typed or word-processed on one side of each page (handwritten manuscripts will not be accepted)
• Use 12 point or larger Times New Roman typeface only
• No email copies accepted.
• Please don't send in originals.

Please include: your name, address, email address and telephone number on your cover page. There is a limit of one submission per person.

Mail or bring to:
Playwright in Residence Program
Toronto Reference Library
Performing Arts Department, 5th Floor
789 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4W 2G8

The Toronto Public Library is not responsible for returning manuscripts. Please submit a copy of your work.

Questions?
E-mail Margaret Henry: mhenry@torontopubliclibrary.ca

The deadline is fast approaching for submissions to the Fall 2011 Writer-in-Residence program.  Manuscripts will be accepted until Saturday, September 3, 2011.

Are you interested in playwriting or screenwriting? Have you already started working on a piece? Get expert feedback from the acclaimed David S. Young, our Fall 2011 Playwright in Residence.

Writers are welcome to submit a play or screenplay for feedback.

David S. Young will read your writing and meet with you to discuss what is working and what might need further development. A select number of applicants will be eligible for a seven-week workshop series with the Playwright in Residence

Submitting a manuscript does not guarantee a meeting with the Playwright in Residence. Meetings are by appointment only. The library also reserves the right to limit the number of manuscripts accepted.

Manuscripts should meet the following criteria:

• The first 20 pages of a play or screenplay
• Submissions should be in an acceptable play, screenplay or script format
• Typed or word-processed on one side of each page (handwritten manuscripts will not be accepted)
• Use 12 point or larger Times New Roman typeface only
• No email copies accepted.
• Please don't send in originals.

Please include: your name, address, email address and telephone number on your cover page. There is a limit of one submission per person.

Mail or bring to:
Playwright in Residence Program
Toronto Reference Library
Performing Arts Department, 5th Floor
789 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4W 2G8

The Toronto Public Library is not responsible for returning manuscripts. Please submit a copy of your work.

Questions?
E-mail Margaret Henry: mhenry@torontopubliclibrary.ca