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Fellowships, Retreats, and Other Paid Writing Opportunities: A Comprehensive List

Read on for opportunities to get paid for writing! Writers' grants are often open to everyone, so don't be discouraged if you haven't had much writing published. You'll never win if you don't apply, and even if you don't win, the practice of applying is really valuable. After many failed attempts, I managed to land my own funding for the journey of my dreams. Read all about the application process, here. I've shared my letter of intent, too.

Feel free to suggest additions to this page in the comments or by messaging me! Happy writing, gang.

Hope Clark's FundsForWriters Weekly - A terrific resource of "tips and tools for serious writers to advance their careers. Sign up for the weekly newsletter today!

Freedom with Writing's Paid Publishing Opportunities offers a weekly newsletter that's designed to connect writers with paid opportunities. See a listing, here.

If you're serious about writing and earning money while you do it, it's probably worth it to join AWP - the Association of Writers and Writing Programs in the US. The AWP hosts the biggest literary conference in the country each February, and their magazine, THE WRITER'S CHRONICLE, always offers relevant opportunities and great writing by our contemporaries. AWP also has a comprehensive job list, in case you're in the market for a writing-related job opportunity.

NewPages is your go-to for calls for submissions, writers resources, and comprehensive book reviews.

Poets and Writers is another go-to to keep in your back pocket. Constantly updated and hugely comprehensive, PW lists hundreds of opportunities, plus opportunities for publication and promotion. Their accompanying magazine, Poets & Writers, is worth a subscription.

For retreat opportunities, check out the Alliance of Artists Communities. 

For poets, the Beltway Quarterly offers comprehensive information on all things literary.

TransArtists is a terrific place to search international opportunities, residencies, retreats, and more, whether you're a poet, a prose writer, or a visual artist.

The Amtrak Residency program allows writers to work on the writing project of their choice in the unique workspace of a long-distance train. "The residents," according to Amtrak's site, "offer a diverse representation of the writing community and hail from across the country."

For writers with a scientific bent, try the National Science Foundation - Where Discoveries Begin! For a list of opportunities, click here. 

Got more ideas? Leave a comment or shoot me a line!






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