Michael Kenneth Smith Fellowship

One-on-One Intensive Novel Consultation (with editor Greg Michalson)  

*Open to women 35 and older who have not yet published a novel. 

Length:  three days, four nights.

Award:  The fellowship covers the usual $3000 fee

Required Submissions:  The first twenty pages of your novel (double-spaced, 12-point font).  200-300 word synopsis of the novel.  300-500 word personal statement.  Resume and cover letter.  Please adhere to the word count. 

Finalists:  If you are a finalist, you will be asked to submit your full manuscript.  Please note that your draft should be at least two-thirds completed.

Application fee: $25

venmo.com (trudyhale@gmail.com account), or PayPal (trudyhale@gmail.com account).

Application deadline:  January 31, 2025

Submissions should be emailed to porchesfellowship@gmail.com