This post was originally published on Dead Darlings, a blog about novel writing run by alumni of GrubStreet's Novel Incubator program.

A “verse novel,” or “novel in verse,” is a novel-length narrative told via poetry

Inspired by GrubStreet's upcoming Latinx Writers' Weekend on June 2-4, author Camille Gomera-Tavarez shares her thoughts on preserving voices through art, the power of representation, and the importance of finding your community. Camille will join acclaimed poet and bestselling picture book author Rio Cortez for a free closing address at GrubStreet's Latinx Writers' Weekend. 

Growing up, I remember very clearly the first person I met who presented a creative career as a viable option. I was in high school, she was a South Asian girl in my art class a year ahead of me. When we came upon the topic …

Join the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) as they honor GrubStreet’s Founder and Executive Director Eve Bridburg with the 2023 WNBA Award. 

Porter Square Books: Cambridge Edition will host the award ceremony and a panel of Boston luminaries (Diana Norma Szokolyai, Namrata Patel, and Serina Gousby) as they discuss writing and the literary community of Boston this Friday, June 2, at 7pm.

The event will be preceded by a networking hour with refreshments at 6pm and is free and open to the public. Learn more.

The deadline to apply for GrubStreet's Teaching Fellowship for Black Writers is today 5/30! 

The Fellowship provides financial and professional development support to two self-identified Black writers interested in teaching classes, participating in events, and working with our instructors and staff to deepen our curriculum

In addition to online (Zoom and On Demand) classes below, GrubStreet is also hosting in-person classes and events at our space in the Seaport. To see the full list of all our steps in response to Covid-19, including updates about our space and events click here.

Multi-Week Classes (Remote)