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| The Wisconsin Institute for Creative Writing Fellowships in Fiction and Poetry | Updated December 06th, 2008 |
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For over twenty years, the Institute has brought in poets and fictions writers to spend the academic year in Madison working on a first creative book and teaching one creative writing class each semester. The Institute now sponsors up to six fiction and poetry fellows every year. Eligibility (Poetry and Fiction): Poets and fiction writers who have completed an MFA or a PhD in a creative writing program (other than the University of Wisconsin's MFA program) by August 15 of the fellowship year are eligible to apply for a Wisconsin Institute poetry or fiction fellowship if they have not had a book of poetry, fiction or other creative work published or accepted for publication as of the postmark date of application. Fellowship recipients must spend the academic year (approximately August 15-May 15) in Madison at the University of Wisconsin, where they will write, teach one creative writing workshop each semester, and give one public reading from their work in progress. Fellows also assist with the Brittingham and Pollak Prizes in Poetry in the fall, assist with judging student creative writing contests in the spring, and participate in the selection of the new Wisconsin Institute for Creative Writing fellows. Poetry and fiction fellowships pay $25,000 for the academic year. Fellows also receive generous health benefits. Application Process (Poetry and Fiction): Applications for poetry and fiction fellowships must be received IN THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY. Poetry and fiction applications must include the following: - A $20.00 Application Fee payable to the Department of English - A resume or vita - The names, phone numbers, and email addresses of two recommenders. Letters of recommendation are not required. - A writing sample consisting of either 10 pages of poetry (single-spaced and stapled with no more than one poem per page) or up to 30 pages of fiction (double-spaced and stapled). Fiction applications must consist of either one short story or a novel excerpt. NOTE: Your name must not appear anywhere on your manuscript and, while previously published work may be submitted, your manuscript must in no way indicate that your work has been published. - A single cover sheet listing your name, address, phone number, email address and the title(s) of your writing sample, as well as the genre in which you are applying. - A stamped self-addressed envelope for our decision. Do not forget to list your genre on your cover sheet. This is especially important if you are writing work such as prose poems, novels in verse, or fiction that incorporates poetry. Let us know in which category, fiction or poetry, you wish to be considered. Do not put your name on any page of the manuscript other than the cover sheet. send: see details looking for: Poetry |
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| Olivet College Sandburg-Auden-Stein Residency | Updated December 06th, 2008 |
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Intensive Learning Term poet-in-residence program, April 27 to May 15, 2009. During the 2009 Intensive Learning Term, the Olivet College Humanities Department will offer its third poet-in-residence position. The Sandburg-Auden-Stein poet will live on campus from April 27 to May 15, 2009, and teach ENG 247: Poetry Writing. The Sandburg-Auden-Stein poet will also host two public events: a public reading of his or her work and a stand-alone talk/discussion on a subject of his or her choice (publishing poetry, beat poets, def poetry, etc.). An award of $3,100 (plus room and board) will be given to the 2009 poet. The Humanities Department faculty will evaluate the submissions and choose the winner. Poets who have published at least one book of poetry are eligible. Submissions are due on Sept. 10, 2008, and should include the following: five poems from your most recent book, a single page personal statement regarding your poetics and teaching, a current résumé and two references. There is no entry fee. send: see details looking for: Poetry |
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| The Halls Emerging Artist Fellowship | Updated December 06th, 2008 |
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The Halls Emerging Artist Fellowship (the HEAF) is awarded to a graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Creative Writing MFA program who has not had a book of fiction, poetry or other creative work published or accepted for publication as of the postmark date of application. HEAF recipiens must reside in Madison during the fellowship year HEAF recipients will receive the same stipend and benefits and have the same teaching, reading and other responsibilities as the Wisconsin Institute for Creative Writing's other fiction and poetry fellows. There may also be additional responsibilities unique to this fellowship. Applications should be postmarked by the April 1st prior to the fellowship year. All applications for the HEAF wil be considered, first, for that fellowship and, after the HEAF is awarded, for the Friends of Creative Writing Fellowship. Accordingly, if you are applying for both fellowships, you may send in a single application that adheres to the rules for the HEAF. Applications should include the following: - A resume or vita - A writing sample consisting of either 10 pages of poetry (single-spaced and stapled with no more than one poem per page) OR up to 30 pages of fiction (double-spaced and stapled). Fiction applications must consist of either one short story or a novel excerpt. NOTE: Your name must not appear anywhere on your manuscript and, while previously published work may be submitted, your manuscript must in no way indicate that your work has been published. You may send in work that was written while you were attending our program. You may apply in either poetry or fiction (regardless of which genre you wrote for your thesis), but you may not apply in both, ie, one application per person. - For the HEAF, a personal statement that includes (1) a book project proposal, (2) a list and description of your teaching experience other than classes taught here, (3) a list and description of any writing- or writing-program-related administrative skills you have such as editing, website work, computer skills, running of reading series or workshops, and (4) no more than one paragraph on why you want and how you would use this fellowship. - To apply only for the Friends of Creative Writing Fellowship, a personal statement that includes only items (1) and (4) above. - A single cover sheet listing your name, address, phone number, email address and the title(s) of your writing sample, as well as the genre in which you are applying. - A stamped self-addressed envelope for our decision. There is no application fee. You need not provide names of recommenders or letters of recommendation. send: see details |
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| Friends of Creative Writing Fellowship | Updated December 06th, 2008 |
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The Friends of Creative Writing Fellowship, made possible by a generous gift by an anonymous donor, will provide $8,000 to a graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Creative Writing MFA program who has not had a book of fiction, poetry or other creative work published or accepted for publication as of the postmark date of application. The Friends of Creative Writing Fellowship recipient is not subject to the residency requirements nor the teaching and additional responsibilities of the HEAF (Halls Emerging Artist Fellowship). Applications should be postmarked by the April 1st prior to the fellowship year. All applications for the HEAF wil be considered, first, for that fellowship and, after the HEAF is awarded, for the Friends of Creative Writing Fellowship. Accordingly, if you are applying for both fellowships, you may send in a single application that adheres to the rules for the HEAF. Applications should include the following: - A resume or vita - A writing sample consisting of either 10 pages of poetry (single-spaced and stapled with no more than one poem per page) OR up to 30 pages of fiction (double-spaced and stapled). Fiction applications must consist of either one short story or a novel excerpt. NOTE: Your name must not appear anywhere on your manuscript and, while previously published work may be submitted, your manuscript must in no way indicate that your work has been published. You may send in work that was written while you were attending our program. You may apply in either poetry or fiction (regardless of which genre you wrote for your thesis), but you may not apply in both, ie, one application per person. - A personal statement that includes (1) a book project proposal, (2) no more than one paragraph on why you want and how you would use this fellowship. - A single cover sheet listing your name, address, phone number, email address and the title(s) of your writing sample, as well as the genre in which you are applying. - A stamped self-addressed envelope for our decision. There is no application fee. You need not provide names of recommenders or letters of recommendation. send: see details |
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| Literary Gift of Freedom Grant | Updated November 17th, 2008 |
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The 2009 Literary Gift of Freedom Award will be given to an American woman writer who is a U.S. citizen and will be living in the U.S. during the grant period. Because the award is quite substantial, the application process is extensive. Applications must be postmarked on or before October 31, 2008. Acceptable genres for this grant are poetry, playwriting, creative nonfiction, and fiction. Must submit entire entry form, along with: - IRS forms - 3 essays - List of educational history (high school and post secondary) - List of prizes/awards/grants (if any) - List of publications (if any) - List of employment history - List of community service, current and past - Writing Sample (not to exceed 10 pages) send: see details looking for: Poetry |
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| Raiziss/de Palchi Translation Awards | Updated November 17th, 2008 |
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The Academy of American Poets is pleased to announce the competition for the 2009 Raiziss/de Palchi Fellowship for the translation of modern Italian poetry. The fellowship, which is awarded every other year, is given to enable an American translator to travel, study, or otherwise advance a significant work-in-progress. The Academy invites applications from American translators currently engaged in the translation of twentieth-century Italian poetry. Applications must be postmarked between September 1 and December 31, 2008. A panel of judges will select the recipient of the fellowship. The winning translator will receive an award of $25,000 and a six week residency at the American Academy in Rome. The judges for this year will be announced in August. To apply, a translator must submit four copies of a proposal describing the work-in-progress, the applicant's credentials, and how the fellowship money will be used. Applications should be no longer than five pages double-spaced. The applicant must verify that he or she has obtained permission to translate the poems specified in his or her application or that the poems are in the public domain. The translator must submit 15 sample pages of the translation in progress as well as copies of the original poems. Each application must be accompanied by a completed entry form signifying the applicant's acceptance of these guidelines. The decision of the judges is expected by March 2009. The Academy will award the winning translator a fellowship of $25,000. The fellowship winner will also receive a six-week residency at the American Academy in Rome to establish residency dates which fall in May, June, or July of 2009. send: see details looking for: Poetry specifically: Translation |
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| Barbara Deming Memorial Fund, Inc. | Updated November 17th, 2008 |
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Grants of up to $1,500 to poets, fiction and nonfiction writers, visual artists, and for a mixed-genre category (illustration and text) to feminist women in the arts. Application fee is $20. Two application deadlines each year: December 31 (art and fiction) and June 30 (nonfiction and poetry). Fund does not maintain email, phone, or website. Submit three copies of a manuscript of up to 25 pages, a project description, and a resumé with a $20 entry fee during the month of June. send: see details looking for: Poetry specifically: Literary |
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| Frost Place Resident Poet Award | Updated November 17th, 2008 |
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The Frost Place in Franconia, New Hampshire, invites applications for a two-month residency in poet Robert Frost’s former farmhouse, which sits on a quiet north-country lane with a spectacular view of the White Mountains, and which serves as a museum and conference center. The residency begins July 1st and ends August 31st, and includes an award of $1,000. The Resident Poet will have an opportunity to give a series of public readings across the region, including at Dartmouth College and the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, and will join a faculty of renowned guest poets in giving a craft talk, workshop, and reading as part of The Frost Place’s annual Festival and Conference of Poetry, for which an additional $1,000 will be paid. Applications accepted: Year-round, postmarked by July 1, 2008 for the 2009 award. Application guidelines: Poets can apply directly or be nominated by someone else. Submit two copies of the following: 5 poems from a most recent book, a letter explaining why the candidate would be a good choice for a residency at The Frost Place, a current resume, and contact information for two references. There is no entry fee. The poet must have published at least one book of poems. send: see details looking for: Poetry |
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| Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Individual Artist Fellowships | Updated November 17th, 2008 |
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Fellowships of $2,500 and $5,000 each are given biennially to Florida poets and fiction writers. Applicants must be legal residents of Florida at the time of application and during the fellowship period. Graduate and undergraduate students are not eligible. Submit three to five poems, up to 30 pages of a novel, or 20 pages of a short story by June 1. There is no entry fee. Write, call, or visit the Web site for the required application and complete guidelines. Apply and submit material online. send: see details looking for: Poetry |
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| Leeway Foundation Arts and Change Grant | Updated November 15th, 2008 |
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Grants of up to $2,500 each are given by the Leeway Foundation three times a year to support women poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers in the Philadelphia area who need financial assistance to take advantage of an opportunity for art and change. You are encouraged to apply if you are a woman or trans artist who: - Has an art for social change project or opportunity that impacts a larger group, audience, or community. - Has financial need and limited or no access to other financial resources. - Has a project supported by or in collaboration with a Change Partner (a person, organization, or business that is a part of the project in some way). - Lives in the Delaware Valley area: Bucks, Camden, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County. Send filled out application. send: see details looking for: Poetry |
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