Application

The conference limits each of its four sections to twelve participants per section and space fills quickly. To be considered for a section, please complete the application below where you will be prompted to provide a sample of your work. The applications process opens on January 16, 2026 and closes once all sections are filled. Admissions are rolling.

Application Form

Please complete the Application submission form below, which includes attaching a sample of your work.

Name(Required)

First Last

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Email(Required)

Section(Required)

Writing Sample(Required)

Please attach a sample of your work of no more than 15 double-spaced pages/12pt font/Times New Roman. If submitting a novel excerpt, in the same document, please include a synopsis of no more than one page. The writing sample does not have to be the same work you plan to submit to the workshop or for your one-on-one editorial meeting.

Max. file size: 512 MB.

Scholarship(Required)

Would you like to be considered for a scholarship?

Yes

Scholarship Statement(Required)

Please provide a brief statement providing any factors you think are relevant for scholarship consideration.

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