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 ... [Read More]
Pen Parentis Fellowship
The Pen Parentis Writing Fellowship for New Parents is supported in part by The de Groot Foundation.
The writing fellowship offers one writer who is the parent of at least one child under 10 years old $2000 to further their writing career, a year of mentorship, and the opportunity to read their winning story online at a Pen Parentis Literary Salon. To learn more, please visit the Pen Parentis website.
2026:
Ellen Stearns We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 Pen Parentis Writing Fellow will be Ellen Stearns of Larchmont, NY! She is the mother of a 5yr old child. Her winning story, “Cold Comfort” will be published… More
2025:
Helen Spencer Helen Spencer's family cultivated in her a love for reading and writing at a very young age. An introvert at heart who is often lost inside her own head, she has long cherished the opportunity… More2024:
Taylor Hobbs Taylor Hobbs started writing ten years ago out of necessity. With a husband in the Marine Corps, adventure took her everywhere–from military bases in California to a live-aboard sailboat named STORY TIME in North Carolina… MoreMeet the 2025 Pen Parentis Fellow
Congratulations to Helen Spencer, the 2025 Pen Parentis Fellow! The Pen Parentis Writing Fellowship for New Parents is supported in part by The de Groot Foundation. The writing fellowship ... [Read More]
The Pen Parentis Writing Fellowship For New Parents
Submissions have now closed. Stay tuned for the next Pen Parentis Salon! The writing fellowship offers one writer who is the parent of at least one child under 10 years old $2000 to further their ... [Read More]
Meet the 2024 Pen Parentis Fellow
Congratulations to Taylor Hobbs, the 2024 Pen Parentis Fellow! The Pen Parentis Writing Fellowship for New Parents is supported in part by The de Groot Foundation. The writing fellowship ... [Read More]