Stone Court Writer-In-Residence

~ Winnie

TITLE

Stone Court Writer-In-Residence

TYPE

fellowship

GENRE

fiction

DESCRIPTION

The Stone Court Writer-In-Residence has a number of aspects. First, it is designed to provide emerging writers the freedom, time and material support to concentrate on their creative work. Second, it is focused on bringing to the Berkshire Hills in Western Massachusetts young writers who represent diverse American voices, particularly those from other regions of the United States. Finally, it is structured to permit the writer to contribute to the community by leading a creative writing “master class” at a local independent high school and offering at least one community reading of his/her work.

DEADLINE

May 30

ENTRY FEE

$0

ELIGIBILITY

Over time, the program hopes to attract young writers from a variety of regions of the U.S. For the Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 residency, preference will be given to those writers bringing a distinctive Southern or Western (e.g. the Mountain States) voice to their work. The program is open to those who are pursuing or have completed a graduate degree in creative writing or who have completed an undergraduate creative writing degree in the last five years.

PRIZE

The resident will receive a stipend in addition to lodging and utilities. Residents are responsible for their own transportation and meals. The stipend will be $250 per week for the length of the residency.

GUIDELINE

Included should be:

  • A writing sample of a chapter of a novel or work in progress, or a short story;
  • A one page artist statement describing your goals for your writing and for the residency;
  • A resume, including contact details;
  • Two professional references, including contact details.

METHOD OF SUBMISSION

Applications will be considered as received until a candidate is selected. The final cutoff date for applicants is May 30, 2015. Submit all material to:  stonecourtwriter@gmail.com

SITE

http://waldorfhigh.org/about-us/stone-court-writer-in-residence/

CONTACT

Stone Court Writer-In-Residence Program
PO Box 129
Stockbridge, MA 01262
stonecourtwriter@gmail.com

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