UNC Asheville and the Wilma Dykeman Legacy seek candidates for the inaugural Wilma Dykeman Writer In Residence Program. The successful candidate will receive a $2,000 stipend and reside in the author's historic home, situated on 11 forested acres just outside of Asheville, North Carolina. The Program welcomes applications from writers whose work embodies a passion for equity and inclusion. The candidate’s work should demonstrate a commitment to social, racial, and/or gender justice, and writers of all genres are invited to apply. For its initial offering, this residency will be four consecutive weeks in length, with dates the candidate may select beginning July 1 and ending October 31, 2023. The application deadline is April 3, and the selected candidate will be notified no later than May 1, 2023.