Over the years, many well-known authors have provided advice and feedback to aspiring writers through the Writer in Residence program.
- Deborah Willis – 2017
- Marina Endicott – 2016
- Peter Norman – 2015
- Dr. Susan Minsos – 2014
- Richard Van Camp – 2013
- Pierrette Requier – 2012
- Lynn Coady – 2011
- Don Trembath – 2010
- Debby Waldman – 2009
- Dan Vlyeta – 2008
- Tim Bowling – 2007
- Jacqueline Baker – 2006
- Marilyn Dumont – 2005
- E.D. Blodgett – 2004
- Nigel Darbasie – 2003
- Curtis Gillespie – 2002
- Scot Morison – 2001
- Sally Ito – 2000
- Thomas Wharton – 1999
- Alice Major – 1998
- Caterina Edwards – 1996
- Fred Stenson – 1995
- Cora Taylor – 1994
- Mary W. Walters – 1993
- Gloria Sawai – 1992
