But the fellow will have the chance to work with and learn from all staff members through informational interviews, all staff meetings, select projects, and informal conversations. The fellow will work closely on projects and career development with two Graywolf staffers, one in marketing and one in editorial. How do mentoring relationships work for the fellow? Researching emerging writers and publishing possibilities Working with an editor on manuscript development Publicity outreach to media contacts for an upcoming paperback release The fellow generally works three eight-hour shifts Tuesday–Thursday, and A typical day might include the following:Ī meeting in which the Nonfiction Prize committee discusses possible finalist manuscripts from the pool of submissions What does a fellow's typical day look like?
Without being prescriptive or prohibitive, the fellowship hopes to attract applicants who might have otherwise been overlooked by the publishing industry. These barriers could include any factors that could prevent access to the industry based on race, ethnicity, identity/orientation, socio-economic background, disability, education, and more. What are examples of the kinds of barriers mentioned in the position description? The fellowship is open to a candidate at any stage of their career, and there are no set expectations regarding previous experience or education level. Is the ideal candidate for the fellowship early in their career, or just finishing school? The fellowship program is not intended for someone with a full-time student’s course load. What if I am still in school (undergraduate or postgradutate)? Can I still apply for the fellowship? Remote applicants must be based in New York or California, the states in which we already operate. Though we remain open to the possibility of a remote fellowship under special circumstances, an in-person presence offers significant benefits to both the fellow and their colleagues. Strong preference will be granted to applicants able to work within commuting distance of our Minneapolis office. Compensation includes $25,000 (paid twice monthly as regular wages), paid time off, and health and dental insurance. This is a part-time (24 hours per week), non-exempt ten-month position. Our hope is that this fellowship will serve as a doorway to a successful career in publishing or a related literary field. Throughout the year, the fellow will receive active coaching and encouragement from the whole Graywolf team. As a result, the fellowship is intended to attract candidates who otherwise would not have access to publishing, and to therefore increase the diversity and inclusivity of the industry. This fellowship is grounded in our belief that while diversity in the books and authors we publish is vital, it is equally important that the people publishing these books reflect that diversity.
The 2023-2024 Citizen Literary Fellowship will extend from September 2023 through June 2024. Compensation includes $25,000 over the course of the fellowship (paid twice monthly as regular wages), paid time off, health and dental insurance, and a transit pass. It is a part-time (24 hours per week), non-exempt, ten-month position starting in September 2023. The fellowship is intended to attract candidates who otherwise would face barriers to beginning a career in publishing, and to therefore increase the diversity and inclusivity of the industry. The Citizen Literary Fellowship is grounded in our belief that while diversity in the books and authors we publish is vital, it is equally important that the people publishing these books reflect that diversity. Applications for 2023-2024 Citizen Literary Fellowship are currently closed** All applicants will be notified when the position is filled in around mid June.
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