Telling True Stories Fellowship

Writers of narrative nonfiction are invited to apply for this fellowship. It must be historically accurate, and it must tell a compelling story, but it can take a variety of forms, including memoirs, autobiography, biography, history, journalism, and even drama and poetry. It cannot be “fictionalized,” that is, fully or partially made up. Prior publication is not required. The writing sample must demonstrate good storytelling.

The fellowship winner will receive a two-week residency at WCDH to focus completely on their writing. Each writer’s suite has a bedroom, private bathroom, separate writing space, and wireless internet. We provide uninterrupted writing time, a European-style gourmet dinner prepared five nights a week and served in our community dining room, the camaraderie of other professional writers when desired, and a community kitchen stocked with the basics for other meals.

Fellowship applications must be accompanied by a writing sample and a non-refundable $35 application fee. Only one writing project may be proposed per application. Writers proposing more than one project must submit a separate application and fee for each one. The submission period opens on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. The deadline is midnight, CST, on Monday, April 22, 2024. The winner will be announced no later than May 27, 2024. Residency must be completed by December 31, 2025.