Opportunities

Writing residencies, fellowships, grants, calls for submissions and book events worth knowing about.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.