Arc Poetry's 2023 – 2024 Poet-in-Residence will be Chelene Knight! Chelene will be working with poets who have not yet published a full-length collection of their work. For more details on how you can work with Chelene, visit their website.

An entrepreneur, the author of three books, and the recipient of several awards, Chelene Knight is the founder of Breathing Space Creative Literary Studio where she works as a freelance editor, author care specialist, and writing coach. Committed to championing diverse voices, Chelene also previously worked as a literary agent with Transatlantic promoting compelling Canadian and American authors, and has delivered multiple keynotes and talks on the meaning of home, belonging, and building community through authentic storytelling. Her experiences in publishing have helped shape her unique approach to teaching at the university level.

Chelene’s tenure as Arc's Poet-in-Residence will run from November 2023 to July 2024. A feature of new work by Chelene will appear in Arc Poetry Magazine #106, the Spring 2025 issue, alongside work by poets who participate in mentorships with Chelene during her residency. Previously unpublished Canadian poets who submit their poems to Arc will be considered for participation in the program.

However, all poets are welcome to participate, and interested parties should send queries to coordinatingeditor@arcpoetry.ca.