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Because every person carries a story worth sharing

In this new note from Executive Director, Kim Dawson Ohiomoba, she reflects on GrubStreet's commitment to protecting space for everyone to tell their story, especially at a moment when storytelling is under threat.

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Applications for Summer Advanced Workshops are Open

Ready to take your craft deeper? Apply to an Advanced Workshop and join a small, genre-focused cohort (just 9 writers) for rigorous revision, targeted craft, and thoughtful feedback.

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Announcing Nine Intensive Programs this Fall - Applications Now Open

Applications for our fall intensives are now open! Apply by June 30 for the Memoir Generator, Essay Incubator, Autofiction Immersive, and Writing to Heal Immersive, or by July 7 for all Novel Generators and the Online Novel Incubator.

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Manuscript Month 2026

Every May at GrubStreet, we pause our usual programming to focus on one thing: the Book. Whether you’re drafting, revising, querying, or simply curious about how books come to life, Manuscript Month is your invitation to take the next step in your writing or publishing journey.

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Introducing the Draft Feedback Program

Every writer reaches the moment when a draft needs a thoughtful reader and focused feedback you can trust. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce Draft Feedback, a new way to connect one-on-one with a published GrubStreet instructor.

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Our Next Chapter — A Welcome from GrubStreet’s New Executive Director

As I write my first note to you as GrubStreet’s new Executive Director, I’m reflecting on the power of storytelling to connect us, shift perspectives, preserve culture, and deepen our shared humanity.

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A Final Note from Eve Bridburg, GrubStreet's Founder and Executive Director

As I write my final note to you as GrubStreet’s Executive Director, I am filled with gratitude.

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A Letter from Artistic Director Dariel Suarez

I am writing to share the news that my time as a long-time member of the staff at GrubStreet will be coming to its conclusion at the end of this year.

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A Farewell & Thank You to Artistic Director Dariel Suarez

After nine inspiring years at GrubStreet, our Artistic Director, Dariel Suarez, will be stepping down from his role at the end of the year.

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Announcing GrubStreet’s Next Executive Director

We are thrilled to announce that Kim Dawson Ohiomoba has been named GrubStreet’s new Executive Director.

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Featured Grubbies: 2025 Mass Book Awards

The 2025 Mass Book Awards have been announced and seven GrubStreet instructors and students are among those honored.

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Tell Us Your GrubStreet Story!

Do you have a story to share about how GrubStreet transformed or changed your creative, professional, or personal life?

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BWOC Literary Advancement Award Recipient Alvilda Sophia Anaya-Alegría

GrubStreet is thrilled to announce Alvilda Sophia Anaya-Alegría as the recipient for the BWOC Literary Advancement Award!

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Dept. of Congrats Spotlight: Rob Macaisa Colgate

GrubStreet is thrilled to congratulate BWOC member Rob Macaisa Colgate!

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Dept. of Congrats Spotlight: Divya Babin

GrubStreet is thrilled to congratulate Novel Generator and Short Story Incubator graduate Divya Babin!