Writing/Reading Resources

What Makes a Short Story Publishable? Tips from the Short Story Incubator

Short Story Incubator instructor Ron MacLean shares the core ideas that drive a short story draft past “the last mile of the marathon that is writing a publishable short story.” Apply now for the 2025-26 Short Story Incubator! Deadline is Wednesday, July 16th.

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Announcing a New Online Version of GrubStreet's Novel Incubator

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. Apply now for the 2025-26 Online Novel Incubator! Deadline is Wednesday, July 16th.

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Fall Intensive Applications are Now Open

Apply for one of our 7- to 12-month Fall intensive programs. Deadline is July 16th.

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Summer FREE Draft Generator Sessions

FREE sessions dedicated to generating new drafts this summer!

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Get Submitting: Top Five Opportunities for Writers in May 2025

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.

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Upcoming Intensive Info Sessions

Come to one of our open houses for our 7- to 12-month intensive programs and apply this spring!

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Get Submitting: Top Five Opportunities for Writers in April 2025

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.

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New Agents Added to Manuscript Mart – Reserve Your Spot By April 8th

With just two weeks left to reserve your appointment and submit your manuscript materials before the April 8 deadline, now is the time to secure your chance to receive insightful industry feedback from top agents and editors during GrubStreet's Manuscript Month.

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Register for Summer Multi-Week Classes Now

Ready to make this your summer of writing? Registration is now open for our summer term, so secure your spot in one of our exciting new multi-week workshops starting in June.

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Apply to an Advanced Workshop this Summer

These advanced application-based classes are limited to 9 students and will provide you with the tools and techniques to take your writing to the next level.

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New Agents Added to Manuscript Mart 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that three new literary agents and one new editor have joined Manuscript Mart, giving you even more opportunities to receive insightful industry feedback on your writing during Manuscript Month this May!

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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.

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Get Submitting: Top Five Opportunities for Writers in March 2025

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.

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March and April Multi-Week Classes

The days are slowly getting longer, and we are poking our noses out of our burrows. Kick off spring with one of our multi-week classes!

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Get Submitting: Top Five Opportunities for Writers in February 2025

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.