Nonfiction

Short Description The Restless Books Prize for New Immigrant Writing (hereafter referred to as “the Prize”) will now accept unpublished adult fiction and nonfiction submissions each year. Submissions in both genres must be complete. Fiction submissions can take the form of a novel or a book-length collection of short stories or some creative combination of […]

Short Description CAS – Contemporary Art Stavanger and Kiellandsenteret (Stavanger Library and Culture Centre) are thrilled to announce Itchy Fingers – A Writing Residency on Art Books, taking place 8-21 September, 2025. Inspired by Stavanger writer Alexander Kielland’s evocative phrase about ‘itchy fingers’, this unique residency invites a writer to explore the tactility of art books – […]

Short Description The Caselberg Trust and Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature are pleased to offer the Caselberg Trust Margaret Egan Cities of Literature Writers Residency. The aim of the Residency is to provide international and Aotearoa New Zealand writers an opportunity to work on a substantial piece of creative writing and to foster connections among […]

The Edward F. Albee Foundation offers month-long residencies for writers and visual artists at “The Barn,” a peaceful retreat in Montauk, New York. This program provides private bedrooms and separate work studios for up to four residents at a time, fostering uninterrupted creative work.   Information & Application Details: Application Window: Opens: February 1, 2025 […]

The Nonfiction Writing Residency at Millay Arts supports writers by offering time and space to focus on their work. This opportunity is for nonfiction writers at any stage of their project, whether works-in-progress, already published pieces, or excerpts. Residents are provided a creative and interdisciplinary environment conducive to artistic growth and collaboration.   Information & […]

The Wintertide Rustic Retreat, offered by Millay Arts, is a self-directed residency running from December 16, 2024, to March 25, 2025. It offers a secluded and supportive environment for creators to reflect, recharge, or work on creative projects in an inspiring setting.   Information & Application Details: Residency period: December 16, 2024, to March 25, […]

We are pleased to announce that applications will open on March 1, 2023, for the 2023 A Public Space Writing Fellowships. The aim of these fellowships is to seek out and support writers who embrace risk in their work and their own singular vision. Writers who have not yet contracted to publish a book are invited to […]

FIELDNOTES invites submissions for its seventh issue, exploring new forms and ideas. Contributions can include text and visual materials such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, interviews, translations, photography, drawing, and collage. Experimental works and innovations that blur boundaries between text and image are highly encouraged. Submissions from underrepresented groups, especially those facing cultural, social, physical, or […]

Oratoria, a literary magazine based in London, UK, invites submissions for its May 2025 issue. Established in 2018 and relaunched in 2022, Oratoria focuses on diverse, unique voices in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, art, and photography. This issue aims to showcase creative works that challenge beliefs, provoke thought, and inspire.   Information & Application Details: • […]