Writing/Reading Resources

Fall 2025 Advanced Workshops

Ready to take your writing to the next level? Apply for one of our advanced workshops before Monday, September 1st, by 11:59pm (EST).

Writing/Reading Resources

Fall 2025 Writing to Heal Immersive: DEADLINE EXTENDED

There's still time to apply to the Fall 2025 Writing to Heal Immersive! The deadline has been extended to Monday, July 28th by 11:59pm (EST)

Community Updates Special Series

Dept. of Congrats Spotlight: Divya Babin

GrubStreet is thrilled to congratulate Novel Generator and Short Story Incubator graduate Divya Babin!

Special Series

Dept. of Congrats: June 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 June.

Writing/Reading Resources

Is the Essay Incubator For You? Alums Share Why You Should Apply Today

Wondering whether to apply to the Essay Incubator? We asked some recent graduates to share their thoughts about the program Applications for the 2025-2026 Essay Incubator are due Wednesday, July 16th at 11:59 PM ET.

Writing/Reading Resources

Get Submitting: Top Five Opportunities for Writers in July 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: Allison King

GrubStreet is thrilled to congratulate Allison King!

Community Updates Special Series

Dept. of Congrats Spotlight - Memoir and Essay Incubator Alum: Linda "Button" Button

GrubStreet is thrilled to congratulate Linda "Button" Button!

Community Updates Writing/Reading Resources

Upcoming Online Info Sessions for Our New Genre Novel Generators

Explore GrubStreet’s New Genre Novel Generators at Upcoming Online Info Sessions

Writing/Reading Resources

How the Essay Incubator Helped Shape My Writing Practice

If I had a time machine, I would choose to go back to the beginning of my Incubator year!

Special Series

Interview with Grubbie Debut Author: Danit Brown

We had a chance to ask Grubbie Debut author, Danit Brown, a few questions about her book "Television for Women".

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.

Special Series

Dept. of Congrats: May 2025 Community Successes

Three cheers for all the Grubbies who were published in literary journals across the country, won awards and prizes, secured book deals, and so much more this May.

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!