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.

Community Updates

This Week in Manuscript Month: May 12th - May 18th

Check out what's happening May 12th-18th for Manuscript Month at GrubStreet!

Writing/Reading Resources

Summer FREE Draft Generator Sessions

FREE sessions dedicated to generating new drafts this summer!

Community Updates

This Week in Manuscript Month: May 5th - May 11th

Check out what's happening this week during Manuscript Month at GrubStreet!

Writing/Reading Resources

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.

Special Series

2025 Write-A-Thon Participant Spotlight: Arlene Flores

Welcome to the 2025 Write-A-Thon Challenge! Get ready for an exciting journey of creativity and inspiration as we shine a spotlight on one of this year’s standout participants — Arlene Flores!

Community Updates

Remembering Esmond Harmsworth, Literary Agent and Supporter of Writers

Our dear friend, Esmond Harmsworth, who was a dedicated literary agent to many in our community and a generous supporter of writers at large, died suddenly of natural causes a few weeks ago while on vacation with his husband and children. Those of us who were lucky enough to count him as a friend and professional colleague are still reeling from the shock of losing him. We talk a lot about the importance of being a good literary citizen at GrubStreet, and Esmond lived those values.

Community Updates Special Series

Dept. of Congrats Spotlight: Catherine C. Wu

GrubStreet is thrilled to congratulate Catherine C. Wu!