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Is the Essay Incubator For You? An Alum Shares Why You Should Apply Today!

Wondering whether to apply for the Essay Incubator? Alum Kendra Stanton Lee explains why she had "never been more productive as a writer than during the Incubator" and why you should apply today.

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Read GrubStreet's Cultural Belonging Statement

We are writing to share our statement of belonging with you, a valued member of our community. We worked to create an inclusive construction and revision process, utilizing community members’ direct feedback from the November 2022 sessions and post-series surveys, consulting our student guidelines, and having in-depth conversations with our staff, Board, and instructors.

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Eve Bridburg’s 2023 Women’s National Book Association Award Speech

GrubStreet’s Founder and Executive Director, Eve Bridburg, was recently honored with the 2023 Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) Award. This prestigious award is given every two years to a living American woman who has made exceptional contributions to the book industry beyond the scope of her profession. The following contains Bridburg’s remarks on the occasion of receiving the 2023 award.

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GrubStreet Presents "Our Bodies, Our Stories": A New Anthology Featuring Writing On Pregnancy, Abortion, Miscarriage, and Reproductive Justice From GrubStreet Classes

In the fall of 2022, in response to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, GrubStreet offered six free and low-cost nonfiction classes titled "Your Body, Your Story" to provide a platform for writers to explore and express their experiences surrounding pregnancy, abortion, miscarriage, and reproductive justice. 

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Dept. of Congrats: June 2023 Community Successes

Our community is closing out June 2023 with forty publications, two awards and prizes, two book deals, and three book publications!

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Dept. of Congrats: May 2023 Community Successes

Our community is closing May 2023 out with fifty-two publications, four awards and prizes, two book deals, and seven book publications!

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GrubStreet Executive Director Eve Bridburg Honored With 2023 Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) Award

GrubStreet's Founder and Executive Director, Eve Bridburg, has been honored with the 2023 Women's National Book Association (WNBA) Award. This prestigious award is given every two years to a living American woman who has made exceptional contributions to the book industry beyond the scope of her profession.

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Dept. of Congrats: April 2023 Community Successes

Our community is closing April 2023 out with forty-one publications, four fellowships, two book deals, and seven book publications!

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Dept. of Congrats: March 2023 Community Successes

Our community is closing March 2023 out with forty-eight publications, eight awards and prizes, two book deals, and five book publications!

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Cultural Belonging and (Re)Connection Series Takeaways and Updates

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6 Reasons to Love the Memoir Incubator

The Memoir Incubator is a program for writers interested in a deep revision of their memoir drafts, a comprehensive study of the memoir form, and a thoughtful introduction to the publishing world. We are now accepting applications for the next phase of the Memoir Incubator, 2023-2024. The submission deadline is April 3rd, 2023, and there are scholarships available. Apply today! 

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3 Reasons Why You (Yes YOU), Should Apply for the Emerging Writer Fellowship

The deadline to apply for GrubStreet’s 2024-2025 Emerging Writer Fellowship is fast approaching on March 11, 2024 at 11:59pm (EST). Eson Kim, GrubStreet’s Director of Community Engagement, explains why you should apply today.

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Read GrubStreet’s Updated Workshop Ethical Guidelines

We've updated GrubStreet's Workshop Ethical Guidelines to deepen the information, resources, and practices we share regarding our plagiarism, copyright, privacy/confidentiality, and appropriation policies. 

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Dept. of Congrats: February 2023 Community Successes

Our community is closing February 2023 out with 37 publications, four book publications, three awards & prizes, and three book deals!

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Grubbie Recommended: A Black History Month Reading List

This February, we’re celebrating the contributions and artistry of Black authors, writers, and creatives. Over the course of Black History Month, you can expect a community-sourced reading list, craft advice from Black instructors, and info about literary opportunities & organizations for Black writers. We hope these resources help you read, write, or publish Black stories.