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The April 2022 edition of "Writing Life Essentials" is a monthly hand-curated list of contests, grants, scholarships, submissions 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, adding to your TBR pile. That’s important, too.

For LGBTQ+ writers, a lack of queer-focused guidance, support, and community in writing workshops can stifle or even stall progress for novels. The Novel Immersive for LGBTQ+ Writers is a 9-month online program uniquely designed to fill this void and help queer writers complete or make significant progress towards completing a draft of their novel in a supportive community. 

Manuscripts for Manuscript Mart appointments are due MONDAY, March 28th at 11:00am (EST)! You still have time to receive 1-on-1 feedback from an established literary agent or editor. Register for the Muse and add a Manuscript Mart appointment to your experience now. If you've already booked your appointment, make sure to submit your manuscript!

In the April 2022 edition of "Best of Boston," we bring you our top Boston lit events this month, most taking place virtually. See below for our list of local literary happenings.

New Moon Journaling Circle: Aries 2022

Friday, April 1st at 6:00pm (EST) | Event Fee: $35

Our weeklong writing course Verbal Detectives: Uncovering Everyday Secrets through Writing will help brainstorm and organize your leads and give you the structure to help investigate them through writing on your own terms. And all during April vacation week!

Verbal Detectives: Uncovering Everyday Secrets through Writing