The Pen Parentis Writing Fellowship for New Parents is OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS: MARCH 1 – APRIL 17, 2025
One talented writer who is the parent of at least one child under 10 years old will receive $2000 to further their writing career, a year of mentorship, and will be offered the opportunity to read their winning story online at a Pen Parentis Literary Salon in Fall 2025. Their winning story will also be published in Dreamers Creative Writing Magazine (both online and in print) as well as included in the annual Dreamers Writing Anthology.
The second prize and third prize will receive $500 and $250, respectively.
The Pen Parentis Writing Fellowship for New Parents is supported in part by The de Groot Foundation.
To learn more, please visit penparentis.org