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May 2022 Top Picks: Opportunities for Writers

The May 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, prowling bookstores. That’s important, too.
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Dept. of Congrats: April 2022 Community Successes

Every month, we celebrate successes of all stripes! In April, Grubbies were published in literary journals across the country, won awards and prizes, published books, and so much more. Our community closed April 2022 out with 38 publications, five book publications, three awards and prizes, and one book deal
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Emerson College Graduate Admission

Thank you to our Muse 2022 sponsor, Emerson College!
Emerson College is internationally recognized as the nation’s premier institution of higher learning devoted to communication and the arts. Their creative learning experience extends into graduate programs that are offered in flexible formats and that enable you to turn your passion into an inspiring career.
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Countdown to Muse 2022: Finding Your People by Jane Roper

The Muse and the Marketplace 2022 is almost here! This year's conference is our first ever hybrid conference, taking place Wednesday, April 27th - Sunday, May 1st, with the Manuscript Mart taking place Wednesday, May 4th - Sunday, May 8th.
This year’s conference theme is “Finding Your People.” As writers, we may draft our work alone, but it takes many people to bring a creative project into the world — from family and friends, to fellow writers, instructors, publishing professionals, literary champions, and ultimately eager readers. Muse 2022 is celebrating all of the connections that enable and …
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Muse 2022 Starts TOMORROW!

We are so excited to welcome you to our first-ever hybrid Muse & the Marketplace in FIVE DAYS! We've combined the best of last year's event with in-person gatherings to network, connect, and learn.
That means all 70 sessions on craft and publishing will take place virtually, as they did in 2021, while parties, events, and other gatherings will take place in-person in Boston, in accordance with the most current public health guidelines.
Register now & come find your people! The deadline to register is this Wednesday, April 27th by 5pm.