Special Series Writing Life Advice

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.

Writing/Reading Resources

Get Submitting: Top Five Opportunities for Writers in June 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.

Community Updates Special Series

Dept. of Congrats Spotlight - Novel and Essay Incubator Alum: Karen Wilfrid

GrubStreet is thrilled to congratulate Karen Wilfrid!

Writing/Reading Resources

Unearthed the Boldness In My Voice: Q&A with a Short Story Incubator Alum

The Short Incubator is a competitive, accessible – and repeatable – MFA-level course, spanning 8 months, for ten short story writers from all backgrounds who want to move their stories from “workshop good” to publishable quality.

Community Updates Special Series

Dept. of Congrats Spotlight - Advanced Workshop Student: Yvonne Liu

GrubStreet is thrilled to congratulate Yvonne Liu!

Writing/Reading Resources

Summer 2025 Advanced Revision Strategies & Novel Workshops: DEADLINES EXTENDED

Ready to take your writing to the next level? There's still time to apply to the Advanced Revision Strategies (Fiction and Nonfiction) and Advanced Novel Workshops!

Community Updates

New Short Classes this Summer

We are excited to share this Summer's "How to Classes", Contemporary Craft Series seminars and more!

Community Updates

This Week in Manuscript Month: May 26th - May 31st

Check out what's happening May 26th-31st for Manuscript Month at GrubStreet!

Community Updates Special Series

Dept. of Congrats Spotlight - Advanced Workshop Student: Grace Massey

GrubStreet is thrilled to congratulate Grace Massey!

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.

Community Updates Writing/Reading Resources

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.

Writing Life Advice

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 2025-26 Essay Incubator! Deadline is Wednesday, July 16th.

Community Updates

This Week in Manuscript Month: May 19th - May 25th

Check out what's happening May 19th-25th for Manuscript Month at GrubStreet!

Community Updates Special Series

Dept. of Congrats Spotlight - Advanced Workshop Student: Yvette DeChavez

GrubStreet is thrilled to congratulate Yvette DeChavez!

Writing/Reading Resources

Fall Intensive Applications are Now Open

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