Community Updates

Because every person carries a story worth sharing

Across this country, there are active, organized efforts to decide which voices are given space to be heard. Authority figures propagate a narrative that exposure to difference is a threat rather than a gift. At GrubStreet, we are committed to making space for those stories, especially at a moment when storytelling is under threat.

Writing/Reading Resources

Get Submitting: Top Five Opportunities for Writers in April 2026

A monthly hand-curated list of the top five contests, grants, scholarships, submission calls, and awards. We do the research, so you have more time for what matters: the writing.

Writing/Reading Resources

Summer 2026 Free Draft Generator Sessions

Kickstart your writing with GrubStreet’s Free Draft Generator Sessions! Perfect for beginners or anyone needing a creative boost, these one-hour sessions let you dive into fun prompts, share your work, and connect with a supportive community of writers.

Writing/Reading Resources

Summer 2026 Advanced Workshops

Take your writing to the next level in a GrubStreet Advanced Workshop. Apply by Monday, June 1, 2026.

Special Series Writing Life Advice

What makes a pitch compelling? Tips from How to Pitch a Personal Essay Seminar

Join us for How to Pitch a Personal Essay with Cara Benson happening on Saturday, April 25th. We are pleased to share instructor, Cara Benson's, philosophy and approach.

Writing/Reading Resources

Grubbie Guide to AWP 2026

GrubStreet is thrilled to attend the 2026 AWP Conference, where our staff member, Eson Kim (Director of Faculty & Fellowships), will be presenting at a panel titled "Writing in Community: Lessons from a Literary Hub" and GrubStreet will have an exhibitor table (#T1168) at the Bookfair.

Writing/Reading Resources

GrubStreet Poetry Classes This Spring

The season of blooming and new beginnings is almost here. We invite all the blossoming poets to join one of our exciting poetry classes this spring.

Writing/Reading Resources

Get Submitting: Top Five Opportunities for Writers in February 2026

A monthly hand-curated list of the top five contests, grants, scholarships, submission calls, and awards. We do the research, so you have more time for what matters: the writing.

Writing/Reading Resources

Fall In Love With These Romance-Inspired Writing Classes

Calling all the romantics, the lovestruck, and the left-behind lovers! We have six classes that will capture your heart and help you craft stories to swoon over.

Interviews

Meet Emily Ross, Author of the Mystery Thriller, SWALLOWTAIL

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

Writing/Reading Resources

Get Submitting: Top Five Opportunities for Writers in January 2026

A monthly hand-curated list of the top five contests, grants, scholarships, submission calls, and awards. We do the research, so you have more time for what matters: the writing.

Writing/Reading Resources

Poetry, Screenwriting, & Creative Nonfiction Advanced Workshops: DEADLINE EXTENDED

There's still time to apply to the Poetry, Screenwriting, & Creative Nonfiction Advanced Workshops! The deadline has been extended to Tuesday, January 20th by 11:59pm (EST)

Special Series

Dept. of Congrats: December 2025 Community Successes

Let's celebrate all the Grubbies who were published in literary journals across the country, won awards and prizes, secured book deals, and so much more this December.

Community Updates

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.

Writing/Reading Resources

Jumpstart Your 2026 Writing Resolutions!

A new year means a fresh new batch of classes and workshops for you. Let GrubStreet give you a jumpstart for your writing!