Applications for the Emerging Writer Fellowship are OPEN!

The Emerging Writer Fellowship aims to develop new, exciting voices by providing three writers per year tuition-free access to GrubStreet’s classes and Muse & the Marketplace conference series. Over the course of one year, each Emerging Writer Fellow will attend a combination of seminars and multi-week courses of their choosing, along with a wide selection of Muse & The Marketplace programming, in order to enhance their understanding of craft and the publishing industry.
To learn more, see below and also check out, “My Big Debt to GrubStreet? Grub is Compass and Lifesaver,” by first-time Emerging Fellowship recipient, …
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3 Reasons Why You (Yes YOU), Should Apply for the Emerging Writer Fellowship

The deadline to apply for GrubStreet’s 2023 Emerging Writer Fellowship is fast approaching on Monday, March 13th, 2023 at 11:59pm (EST). Eson Kim, GrubStreet’s Director of Community Engagement, explains why you (yes YOU) should apply today (yes TODAY).
All too often, writers get stuck on the same question: “Should I apply for this writing opportunity?” Grab your favorite beverage, find a comfy writing spot, and get ready for a decade of yes! If you’re still tentative, here are three reasons to forge ahead.
1. There’s Always Something to Gain
Receiving a fellowship comes with great opportunities, but …
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Meeting Yourself Where You’re At: A Gentle Approach to Writing

Teaching Fellow Claudia Wilson shares the importance of meeting yourself with kindness in your writing practice. You can learn more in Meeting Yourself Where You’re At: A Gentle Approach to Writing, taking place online Saturday, March 25th, from 10:30am-1:30pm (EST).
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Read GrubStreet’s Updated Workshop Ethical Guidelines

We've updated GrubStreet's Workshop Ethical Guidelines to deepen the information, resources, and practices we share regarding our plagiarism, copyright, privacy/confidentiality, and appropriation policies.
We encourage everyone in our community to read the updated Workshop Ethical Guidelines here
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Eulogy for an Unpublished Novel

This post was originally published on Dead Darlings, a blog about novel writing run by alumni of GrubStreet's Novel Incubator program.
Let’s start with the good news before we get to the complicated feelings: my debut novel Lightborne is coming out next year. And I am ecstatic!
March 6, 2023 | Info