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

Get the Inside Scoop: Online Info Sessions for Our New Genre-Based 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.

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!