Special Note:

Advanced Classes Deadline 5/20—Our advanced workshops are by application only and limited to 9 students to foster a closer and more rigorous learning experience, so your writing can get the attention, feedback, and support it needs.

Apply Before 5/20 mdi-close
Skip to Content

Welcome!

If this is your first time on our new site, please !

Log-In

Forgot your password?

Don't have a Grub profile?

Enter your email and we'll send you directions on setting (or resetting) your password.

Submit

Wait, I remembered! Let me .

Enter your email, a password, and your name. We'll send you an activation link in an email.

Create your account here. Later you can fill out your full profile.

Sign-Up

Nevermind. I just need to .

Grubbie Debut

Grubbie Debut Author Series

GrubStreet and Porter Square Books have partnered for a celebratory new reading and conversation series that goes behind the scenes with members of the GrubStreet community to launch their debut books. These are all authors whose time in GrubStreet’s classes, conferences, and/or events shaped their books in some important way.

In candid conversations with fellow authors, we’ll hear how these Grubbies went from aspiring to published, what inspired and sustained their stories, and how each book developed and changed along the way.

Books will be available for purchase from Porter Square Books.

Upcoming Events

GrubStreet and Porter Square Books: Boston Edition are delighted to present the latest installment of the Grubbie Debut event series, featuring debut author Tessa Fontaine for the release of The Red Grove. This event will take place on Thursday, May 16 at The Center for Creative Writing. The event is free and open to all, but space will be limited, so be sure to register.

Learn more and register here!

GrubStreet and Porter Square Books: Boston Edition and are delighted to present the latest installment of the Grubbie Debut event series, featuring debut author Kasey LeBlanc for the release of Flyboy. This event will take place on Tuesday, May 21 at The Center for Creative Writing. The event is free and open to all, but space will be limited, so be sure to register.

Learn more and register here!

GrubStreet and Porter Square Books: Boston Edition are delighted to present the latest installment of the Grubbie Debut event series, featuring debut author Sara Shukla! This event will take place on Tuesday, June 4 at The Center for Creative Writing. The event is free and open to all, but space will be limited, so be sure to register.

Learn more and register here!

Grubbie Debut Submission Form

Are you a Grub community member with a forthcoming debut book? Was your book or its publication influenced by your time at GrubStreet? If you’d like us to host your launch event on our Writers' Stage, please fill out our brief application form!

Past Grubbie Debut Events

Missed a Grubbie Debut event? You can watch recordings of past events on Crowdcast. Take a look at our list of Grubbie Authors who have debuted their books on the Writers' Stage.