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GrubStreet Executive Director Eve Bridburg Honored With 2023 Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) Award

GrubStreet's Founder and Executive Director, Eve Bridburg, has been honored with the 2023 Women's National Book Association (WNBA) Award. This prestigious award is given every two years to a living American woman who has made exceptional contributions to the book industry beyond the scope of her profession.

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Dept. of Congrats: April 2023 Community Successes

Our community is closing April 2023 out with forty-one publications, four fellowships, two book deals, and seven book publications!

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Dept. of Congrats: March 2023 Community Successes

Our community is closing March 2023 out with forty-eight publications, eight awards and prizes, two book deals, and five book publications!

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Cultural Belonging and (Re)Connection Series Takeaways and Updates

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6 Reasons to Love the Memoir Incubator

The Memoir Incubator is a program for writers interested in a deep revision of their memoir drafts, a comprehensive study of the memoir form, and a thoughtful introduction to the publishing world. We are now accepting applications for the next phase of the Memoir Incubator, 2023-2024. The submission deadline is April 3rd, 2023, and there are scholarships available. Apply today! 

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3 Reasons Why You (Yes YOU), Should Apply for the Emerging Writer Fellowship

The deadline to apply for GrubStreet’s 2024-2025 Emerging Writer Fellowship is fast approaching on March 11, 2024 at 11:59pm (EST). Eson Kim, GrubStreet’s Director of Community Engagement, explains why you should apply today.

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Read GrubStreet’s Updated Workshop Ethical Guidelines

We've updated GrubStreet's Workshop Ethical Guidelines to deepen the information, resources, and practices we share regarding our plagiarism, copyright, privacy/confidentiality, and appropriation policies. 

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Dept. of Congrats: February 2023 Community Successes

Our community is closing February 2023 out with 37 publications, four book publications, three awards & prizes, and three book deals!

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Grubbie Recommended: A Black History Month Reading List

This February, we’re celebrating the contributions and artistry of Black authors, writers, and creatives. Over the course of Black History Month, you can expect a community-sourced reading list, craft advice from Black instructors, and info about literary opportunities & organizations for Black writers. We hope these resources help you read, write, or publish Black stories.

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Writing Life Essentials: For Black Writers

In this special edition of “Writing Life Essentials,” we’ve compiled literary opportunities and resources including contents, grants, literary journals, events, and other organizations. We hope this list helps you read, write, or publish Black stories.

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Education Director Dariel Suarez Named Artistic Director of GrubStreet

We're excited to announce that Dariel Suarez, GrubStreet’s current Education Director, has been promoted to Artistic Director.

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Dept. of Congrats: January 2023 Community Successes

Our community is closing January 2023 out with 43 publications, seven book publications, and two awards & prizes!

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Novel Writers, Here Are Your Top 5 Reasons to Be an Incubee

The Novel Incubator is a program for writers interested in a deep revision of their novel draft, a comprehensive study of the novel form, and a thoughtful introduction to the publishing world. We are now accepting applications for the next phase of the Novel Incubator, 2023-24. For more information, attend instructor Michelle Hoover's virtual Q&A on January 28th. The submission deadline is February 13th, and there are scholarships available. Apply today!

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6 Benefits of Joining GrubStreet’s Boston Writers of Color Group

Last year, Boston Writers of Color (BWOC) turned 6! Under the leadership of BWOC Program Manager, Serina Gousby, the program focuses on artistic and career development for writers of African, Indigenous, Native, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander and Arab heritage in New England and beyond. 

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Dept. of Congrats: December 2022 Community Successes

Our community closed December 2022 out with 37 publications, four awards and prizes, two fellowships, and more!