For nearly fifteen years, GrubStreet’s Novel Incubator has helped writers turn their draft manuscripts into polished, publication-ready novels. Until now, this rigorous, industry-leading program was only available to those able to attend in-person in Boston.

We’re thrilled to share that we’re now offering a fully online version of the Novel Incubator, designed for writers living outside of the greater Boston area. No matter where you are, you can now apply to join a small cohort of novelists working under the guidance of expert instructor Laura Warrell, acclaimed author of the novel Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm, a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction.

With over 100 hours of workshops and instruction, one-on-one consultations with the instructor, student accountability groups, personalized mentorship, a full-manuscript review from a published author, and a meeting with a literary agent who will read a sample of your novel and provide feedback, the online Novel Incubator brings one of GrubStreet’s most intensive and transformative novel writing experiences to writers everywhere. Learn more and apply here.