2 Sessions: Sundays, July 26 + August 2
1:00-3:00pm ET
Jonathan Escoffery

A must-take seminar for writers preparing to apply for fellowships, residencies, and graduate programs, from Stegner and NEA Fellow, Jonathan Escoffery.

Whether you want to enhance your craft or win more writerly time and support, chances are that someday you’ll face a competitive application process. At such times, a well-written artist statement can go a long way to make you stand out from the pack. In this session, we’ll discuss the key components that every personal statement and statement of purpose should include, as well as holistic, big-picture considerations for making your application as strong as can be. A necessary and practical workshop for writers looking to apply for fellowships, residencies, MFA programs, and grants. You will be provided with resources, sample statements, strategies, and tips that will ensure your applications are taken seriously.

Workshop Highlights:

• Learn about the types of residencies, conferences, creative writing programs, and fellowships that exist, how to find them, what takes place at each, and strategies for making oneself an attractive applicant.

• Learn what elements must be included in a statement of purpose versus a personal statement.

• Take home a strategy guide and sample statements that will be discussed in class.

This class has 1 full and 2 partial scholarships available. To apply, please fill out this form by Friday, July 17.