Are you an emerging writer from an underrepresented community in the U.S. looking to kickstart your literary career? The FSG Writers Fellowship 2026 offers a prestigious, year-long opportunity to receive mentorship, editorial support, and a $15,000 grant to develop your work. Applications for this transformative fellowship are now open.
About the FSG Writers Fellowship 2026
The FSG Writers Fellowship 2026, offered by renowned publisher Farrar, Straus and Giroux (FSG), is designed to uplift and empower early-career writers from underrepresented backgrounds. The fellowship provides financial support, mentorship, and access to the publishing world for writers working on their first full-length manuscript in fiction, nonfiction, or poetry.
Selected fellows will receive:
- A $15,000 grant, paid in two installments
- One-on-one mentorship from an established FSG author and two FSG in-house editors
- Access to FSG’s broader editorial, marketing, and publicity teams
- Opportunities to attend networking events, readings, and workshops
- A curated gift box of FSG classic titles
- A public celebration and reading event to showcase their work
Application Timeline
- Applications Open: June 16, 2025
- Deadline: July 18, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST
- Finalist Notification: December 2025
This timeline allows applicants ample time to polish their submissions and prepare a compelling package.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the FSG Writers Fellowship 2026, applicants must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Identify as an emerging writer from an underrepresented background
- Be over 18 years old and writing for an adult audience
- Submit work written in English
- Not have previously published a book-length work or be under contract to publish one (chapbooks and poetry chapbooks are allowed)
- Not be employed by or closely related to an employee of FSG or its affiliates
- Ensure that no AI-generated text is included in their application materials
Application Requirements
Applicants are required to submit the following:
1. Writing Sample
- Fiction or Nonfiction: 40–50 double-spaced pages
- Poetry: 8–12 pages
- Important: Remove all personally identifying information from the submitted writing sample.
2. Statement of Purpose
- Up to 500 words
- Should explain your proposed project, why you are applying, and how the fellowship will support your development as a writer.
Key Fellowship Conditions
The selected fellow must agree to offer their first book-length manuscript to FSG before submitting to any other publisher. This ensures FSG has the first opportunity to publish the fellow’s debut work.
How to Apply
The application process is straightforward and entirely online.
- 👉 Click here to apply for the FSG Writers Fellowship 2026
- 👉 Read more about the FSG Writers Fellowship 2026
Final Thoughts
The FSG Writers Fellowship 2026 is not only a funding opportunity—it is a launchpad for diverse voices to break into the literary world with confidence, support, and real-world publishing connections. If you’re ready to take the next step in your writing journey, don’t miss this chance to apply.
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