FSG Writer’s Fellowship

Deadline: Jul 18, 2025

other

partially funded

United States

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The FSG Writer’s Fellowship is an annual program designed to provide emerging writers from underrepresented communities with resources to build a life around writing. First launched in 2021, this fellowship celebrates the spirit of the FSG list and its commitment to invention, curiosity, and extending the limits of literature.

📖 About FSG Writer’s Fellowship

Date Published: July 04, 2025
Application Deadline: July 18, 2025
Category: Fellowship
Opportunity Location: United States
Eligible Locations: United States

The fellowship offers $15,000 in funding, editorial guidance, and support from the FSG community. It aims to empower writers by providing mentorship, networking opportunities, and a deeper understanding of the publishing industry.

🎁 Benefits of FSG Writer’s Fellowship

$15,000 paid over two installments: half at the start of the program and half in June 2026.
Mentorship with an FSG house author.
Guidance from two in-house editors, offering line and structural feedback throughout the year.
Opportunities for meet-and-greets with representatives from departments such as Publicity/Marketing, Art, Subsidiary Rights, and Managing Editorial.
Support with networking beyond FSG.
The Fellow and finalists will receive a collection of FSG classics.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Must not have published a book-length work in any genre, have a book under contract, or be negotiating a contract in the United States or abroad by the time the fellowship begins. Publishing short poetry chapbooks will not exclude eligibility.
Submit in only one category: fiction, nonfiction, or poetry.
Must be a U.S. Permanent Resident (green card holder) or U.S. Citizen.
No experience, degree credentials, or location requirements. The fellowship will take place remotely.
Writing must be for an adult audience in the English language.
Must be over 18 years of age.
Cannot be an employee or family member of an employee of FSG or any other Macmillan affiliate.
May not use generative AI or work from AI-generated text for their samples and statements.

📝 Application Process

Applicants must submit the following materials:

Writing Sample

Fiction/Nonfiction: Between 40–50 double-spaced pages.
Poetry: Between 8–12 pages.
Samples can include previously published work and do not need to be from a single section of the work.

Statement of Purpose

A statement of no more than 500 words.

Important Note: The applicant’s name and contact information must not appear anywhere on the writing sample or Statement of Purpose, including within the uploaded file name.

📅 Application Deadline

July 18, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

For more details, visit the FSG Writer’s Fellowship website.
To apply, visit the application page.

This fellowship is a unique opportunity for emerging writers to gain mentorship, funding, and insights into the publishing industry while contributing to the literary world. Don’t miss your chance to apply!

Benefits

$15,000 paid over two installments: half paid at the start of the Fellowship program, half paid in June 2026
Mentorship with an FSG house author
Guidance from two in-house editors, who will offer line and structural feedback on the fellow’s work throughout the year
Opportunities for meet-and-greets with representatives from other departments – including Publicity/Marketing, Art, Subsidiary Rights, and Managing Editorial – to discuss their areas of expertise, answer questions, and help build a broader understanding of the publishing business
Support with networking beyond FSG
The Fellow and finalists will receive a collection of FSG classics.

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