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The Art of Curiosity: Tips from the Mystery/Thriller Generator

The Mystery/Thriller Novel Generator is a seven-month program designed to help a small cohort of writers complete the first drafts of their Mystery/Thriller novels. Apply now for the 2026-27 Mystery/Thriller Novel Generator! Deadline is Tuesday, July 7th.

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Why Romance Tropes Aren’t Enough: Tips From the Romance Novel Generator

The Romance Novel Generator is a seven-month program designed to help a small cohort of writers complete the first drafts of their romance novels. Apply now for the 2026-27 Romance Novel Generator! Deadline is Tuesday, July 7th.

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What’s My Essay About? Tips from the Essay Incubator

The Essay Incubator is a 10-month intensive program for essay writers interested in drafting, revising, and publishing their work. Apply now for the 2026-27 Essay Incubator! Deadline is Tuesday, June 30th.

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How Much Do I Have to Share? Tips from the Writing to Heal Immersive Program

Writing to Heal is an immersive program designed to give nonfiction students a deep dive into how the writing process can serve as a healing tool for adversity. We are pleased to share instructor, Jennifer Crystal's, philosophy and tips for applying.

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What makes a pitch compelling? Tips from How to Pitch a Personal Essay Seminar

Join us for How to Pitch a Personal Essay with Cara Benson happening on Saturday, April 25th. We are pleased to share instructor, Cara Benson's, philosophy and approach.

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Jodi Picoult’s Award Speech at GrubStreet’s Lit Up 2025

Watch Jodi Picoult’s award acceptance speech from GrubStreet’s Lit Up 2025 celebration, where we honored Jodi, celebrated founder Eve Bridburg, and reflected on 28 years of building a vibrant community for writers.

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What I Wish I Knew About the Business of Publishing (And How You Can Use It on Your Path to Success)

GrubStreet instructor, author, and Manuscript Month Mentor, Lori Goldstein shares three things she wish knew before her first novel was released that are entirely under a writer’s control.

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Memoir Generator Instructor Statement

The Memoir Generator is an intensive program designed to help students in the early stages of writing a full-length memoir. Read more about the philosophy of the instructor, Michelle Seaton.

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There and Back Again: Ethan Gilsdorf's GrubStreet Journey

We asked our Essay Incubator instructor Ethan Gilsdorf to share his GrubStreet journey with us. If you are considering our writing community for your personal craft exploration please join us on May 1st for our Summer 2024 Open House and Showcase where Ethan will be a featured reader.

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Muse and the Marketplace: Manuscript Mart Prep Day

Make the most of your Muse and the Marketplace Manuscript Mart appointment! Join us on Wednesday March 20th for an online Manuscript Mart Prep Day Seminar lead by literary agent Sorche Fairbank.

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Muse and the Marketplace - A Literary Homecoming

Short Story Incubator graduate and Muse presenter Frankie Concepcion shares her journey from her first workshop at GrubStreet through her return to this year's Muse and the Marketplace where she will lead a craft session.

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Writing Your First Novel? Be Messy and Be Radical

Novel Generator Instructor Elizabeth Santiago shares how craft books can help you without writing your novel for you.

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“The Fellowship Transformed the Way I Saw Myself”: How Teen Writers are Creating Community at Grub

For three weeks every summer, GrubStreet's Teen Summer Fellowship immerses high school students in the writer's life of creative craft and publishing, working with published authors and receiving a stipend for their commitment to the program and their work as artists. 2017 Fellow Justin Celebi reflects on the community he found in the program, and how the friends he made transformed the way he felt about himself as a writer.

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Meeting Yourself Where You’re At: A Gentle Approach to Writing

Teaching Fellow Claudia Wilson shares the importance of meeting yourself with kindness in your writing practice.

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Getting An Agent Won’t Change Your Life

This post was originally published Dead Darlings a blog about novel writing run by alumni of GrubStreet's Novel Incubator program.