Many writers spend years toiling away on their books only to get stuck on how to take their work from a good draft to a great manuscript that is ready to approach agents and editors. This is where our Incubators come in, calling all novelists and memoirists - applications for our 2026 Incubator programs will close on Monday, February 18th at 11:59pm EST.

In-Person Novel Incubator

The In-Person Novel Incubator is a twelve-month intensive program for writers seeking to revise their novels, study the novel form, and gain a thoughtful introduction to the publishing world. Workshops are led by instructor Michelle Hoover, who also provides written feedback and offers prepared lectures on various elements of the craft of novel writing. Apply today!

Online Memoir Incubator

The Memoir Incubator is a twelve-month intensive program for writers interested in drafting, developing, or revising their memoir drafts. We have an exciting program update for 2026 — this year’s Memoir Incubator includes key changes—lower tuition, smaller class size, and more time between sessions to balance peer feedback with individual writing. The program will take place online and be taught by instructor Kayla Degala-Paraíso and includes a comprehensive craft-based study of the memoir form as well as a thoughtful introduction to the memoir publishing market. Apply today!