Novel Incubator

Ready to get your novel out into the world? If so, GrubStreet’s competitive and affordable MFA-level course is for you. Over 12 months, writers will revise their novels, study the novel form, and gain a thoughtful introduction to the publishing world.

Thinking of applying? GrubStreet offers an informal Q&A session with alumni and instructor, Michelle Hoover

Give the gift of Grub this holiday season! We've compiled some Grubbie gift ideas for the writer in your life. 

Gift Certificates

Let your favorite writer choose the class or service that's right for them with a virtual gift certificate.

The January 2023 edition of "Writing Life Essentials" is a monthly hand-curated list of contests, grants, scholarships, submission calls, and awards. We try to prioritize opportunities that are at least one of the following: local, free to apply, and/or committed to celebrating and supporting writers from historically marginalized communities. We do the research, so you have more time for what matters: the writing. Or, brainstorming New Year’s resolutions. That’s important, too.

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

Peter Orner is always on the go, and wherever he goes, he’s writing

Ring in the new year on a writing schedule that works best for you in one (or more) of GrubStreet's newly added Online: On-Demand classes!

Whether you're looking to plant the seeds of six novel scenes, write three new story drafts, or produce new essays with inspiration and accountability, we've got a class for you. 

February

• Novel Builder with Meghan Lamb, starting 2/1
• 6 Weeks, 3 Stories with Karina Renee, starting 2/1
• 6 Weeks, 3 Essays with Carolyn Zaikowski, starting 2/1
• Intro to Poetry with Angela Siew, starting 2/1
• 6 Weeks, 3 …