Through fellowships to published translators, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) supports projects for the translation of specific works of prose, poetry, or drama from other languages into English. The work to be translated should be of interest for its literary excellence and merit. We encourage translation projects that feature languages, perspectives, and writers that are not well...Read More
Ploughshares offers its annual Emerging Writer’s Contest and is open to writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry who have yet to publish or self-publish a book. One winner in each of the three genres is awarded publication, $2000, review from Aevitas Creative Management, and a one-year subscription. To submit, please check out the following guidelines. The 2024 contest...Read More
Franconia provides a communal residency experience to seven accomplished writers. Residents receive a stipend, full room & board, and a two-week residency at the 50-acre outdoor sculpture park. This residency is open to curators, poets, songwriters, playwrights, writers (fiction or nonfiction), artists centered on contemporary cultural arts and theory, and academics on sabbatical. Click here for...Read More
The Emerging Writer’s Contest is open to writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry who have yet to publish or self-publish a book. Award includes publication, $2,000, review from Aevitas Creative Management, and a 1-year subscription for one winner in each of the three genres. The 2022 contest judges are Amelia Gray (Fiction), Chen Chen (Poetry), and Danielle...Read More
The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) provides the LIFT–Early Career Support for Native Artists program, a one-year award and early career support program for emerging Native artists to develop and realize new projects. LIFT provides financial support and professional development to artists whose work aims to uplift communities and advance positive social change. Eligible applicants...Read More
