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Apr 22
2010
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The Steinbeck Fellowship: An Author's PerspectivePosted by Kristi Jenkins in writing , resources , fiction , fellowship , client news |
When I heard that Leah Griesmann had been awarded the Steinbeck Fellowship, a residence fellowship for fiction authors, I immediately wanted to know more about her thoughts as an author than on the program itself. Fellowships are a fantastic way for aspiring authors to pay the bills and keep a roof over their heads while allowing a dedicated block of time for writing. They also present a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the writing process, and surround yourself with like-minded individuals. Fellowships aren't often mentioned outside an academic setting, so I wanted to dedicate a second blog post to the topic and hopefully inspire some of our readers to look into the possibility of a fellowship for their own writing. A quick internet search reveals several pages of writing fellowships available, and I encourage everyone to see if one out there might be a fit for your writing. Afterall, why would you pass up an opportunity to be paid to write before you have an agent or a book deal in hand? Here are Leah's thoughts on the Steinbeck Fellowship: