In 2012, Adina Talve-Goodman became the managing editor of One Story, a literary magazine that publishes one short story per issue. Just a few years later, in 2018, she passed away from cancer, while working on her first book. This fellowship seeks to honor her memory by opening a door for writers who are new to the world of creative writing.<\/p>\n
If you’re 21 or over, and do not have an MFA, or a book, then you’re eligible to apply for this fellowship.<\/p>\n
According to the fellowship guidelines:<\/p>\n
Together with the Talve-Goodman Family, One Story is happy to open submissions for the Adina Talve-Goodman Fellowship<\/b>. This educational fellowship offers a year-long mentorship on the craft of fiction writing with One Story<\/i> magazine. Our hope is to give a writer outside of the fold a significant boost in their career.<\/p>\n
The fellow will receive:<\/p>\n
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- Free tuition for all One Story online classes and programming offered in 2020.<\/li>\n
- Travel stipend ($2,000) and tuition to attend One Story\u2019s July 2020 week-long summer writers\u2019 conference in Brooklyn, which includes craft lectures, an in-person intensive fiction workshop, and panels with literary agents and publishers.<\/li>\n
- A full manuscript review & consultation with One Story Executive Editor Hannah Tinti (story collection or novel in progress up to 150 pages\/35,000 words).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n
The deadline for applications is November 1st, 2019.<\/p>\n