Residencies and Fellowships for Black Women and Writers of Color
Writing residencies for Black women and writers of color, led by Trillium Arts’ free Miss Sarah Fellowship, which closes November 19, 2026.
Writing Residencies With Summer and Fall 2027 Deadlines
Writing residencies with summer and fall 2027 deadlines, from Storyknife and Switzerland’s cabins to Provence, plus one for Black women closing Nov 19, 2026.
Writing Residencies With Winter Deadlines (December to February)
Thirteen writing residencies with deadlines from December 2026 to February 2027, with fees, stipends and who each one is really for.
Free Writing Residencies (No Fee to Apply or Attend)
Twelve writing residencies that cost nothing to apply to or attend, from Lake Como to Switzerland and a Black women writers’ fellowship.
Writing Residencies That Pay You: Stipends and Fellowships
Fourteen writing residencies and fellowships that pay a stipend, cover travel or both, from $175 a week to $1,250 a month.
Book Festivals Worth Planning a Trip Around in 2027
Eighteen book festivals worth a trip in 2027, with dates, cities and costs, plus which ones are especially wonderful for Black women readers.
A Cozy Winter Weekend at Home: An Itinerary for Staying In
A slow Saturday with a record, a pot of stew, a puzzle and a book, then church and Sunday dinner: an itinerary for the coziest winter weekend at home.
Making the Most of Christmas in London for $100
A cozy Christmas day in London for about $100: the British Museum, Chinatown street food, the Leicester Square Christmas market and the free Christmas lights.
Stocking Stuffers Under $25 That Feel Like Little Delights
A bold lip from The Lip Bar, Fenty Gloss Bomb, Black Girl Sunscreen, a confetti claw clip and more: elegant little delights under $25.
From Christmas Lights to Carnival: A Holiday Season in Mobile, Alabama
Christmas lights at Bellingrath, a MoonPie drop on New Year’s Eve and the start of Carnival: how to spend December and January in Mobile, Alabama.