PEN Center USA is looking for submissions for its 2016 Emerging Voices Fellowship.
The literary fellowship exists to help launch literary careers for writers that lack the tools and access to do so on their own. The deadline is quickly running out, as applications need to be submitted by August 1st. Writers can find applications at this link.
Fellows that are selected will earn a $1,000 grant and will participate in an eight month professional mentorship program. This includes courses donated by UCLA Writers’ Extension Program, being a part of hosted Author Evenings with authors and several public readings in Los Angeles.
Fellows will also be paired with mentors. In the past, Sherman Alexie, Aimee Bender, Chris Abani, Héctor Tobar, Ron Carlson, Jerry Stahl, Susan Straight and Harryette Mullen have all served as mentors.