Writing/Reading Resources

Get Submitting: Top Five Opportunities for Writers in November 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 Writing Life Advice

Writing Is Supposed to Be Fun (Remember)?

The (Almond) Joy of Writing: How to Jump Start Your Creativity is starting on November 6th. We are pleased to share instructor, Steve Almond's, philosophy and approach.

Literary Events

GrubStreet at the 2025 Boston Book Festival

Come visit the GrubStreet booth at the 2025 Boston Book Festival!

Writing/Reading Resources

Winter 2026 Draft Builder Workshops - Apply Today!

Are you ready to take the first big step toward your book? GrubStreet’s Draft Builder courses are designed for advanced writers ready to dive into their memoir, novel, or a collection of essays or stories. Apply by December 10th.

Writing/Reading Resources

Get Submitting: Top Five Opportunities for Writers in October 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

Dept. of Congrats: September 2025 Community Successes

Let's celebrate all the Grubbies who were published in literary journals across the country, won awards and prizes, secured book deals, and so much more this September.

Writing/Reading Resources

Halloween-Themed Writing Classes

We have four thrilling new classes and workshops for you! Looking to explore the strange, the scary, and the unusual this fall? Join us for one of our spook-tacular Halloween-themed classes where the writing magic happens.

Writing/Reading Resources

Fall Classes to Jumpstart Your Writing

We offer classes designed to give your writing a jumpstart. Whether you’ve never written creatively before or you’re a more experienced writer looking for a recharge, your mission in these courses is simple — devote three hours a week to your writing.

Writing/Reading Resources

Get Submitting: Top Five Opportunities for Writers in September 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 Writing/Reading Resources

Featured Grubbies: 2025 Mass Book Awards

The 2025 Mass Book Awards have been announced and seven GrubStreet instructors and students are among those honored.

Writing/Reading Resources

Fall Advanced Short Fiction, Poetry, and Essay Workshops: DEADLINE EXTENDED

Ready to take your writing to the next level? There's still time to apply to the poetry and essay advanced workshops! The deadline has been extended.

Special Series

Dept. of Congrats: August 2025 Community Successes

Let's celebrate all the Grubbies who were published in literary journals across the country, won awards and prizes, secured book deals, and so much more this August.

Community Updates

Tell Us Your GrubStreet Story!

Do you have a story to share about how GrubStreet transformed or changed your creative, professional, or personal life?

Community Updates

BWOC Literary Advancement Award Recipient Alvilda Sophia Anaya-Alegría

GrubStreet is thrilled to announce Alvilda Sophia Anaya-Alegría as the recipient for the BWOC Literary Advancement Award!

Literary Events

Porter Square Books Write Off for GrubStreet

Support Grub Street’s Emerging Writers Fellowship. Test your writing chops! Compete for a chance to have an event for your book at Porter Square Books: Boston Edition.