Sponsored Writer Award Application

Application period is March 11th through midnight on April 30, 2024, EST. Forms submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. If you have questions, do not hesitate to ask! Reach us at contact@writehive.org

Remember!

Your manuscript only needs to be completely written, not perfect. The purpose of this grant is to assist with writing related expenses such as developmental or copy editing, book coaching, formatting or other book-related expenses, etc.

Your Name

What name will you be publishing under?

What are your pronouns?

Best email to contact you?

Where are you located? ex. Denver, CO, USA (required)

Please provide any social media accounts associated with the name you will publish under.

What is the title of your novel?

What genre is your work?

What is the age category of your work (YA, Adult, Middle Grade, etc)?

Are you a BIPOC author or part of a marginalized community? (answer does not affect application status)
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Are you considered a low-income individual? (answer does not affect application status)
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Tell us a little about yourself and why you are applying to be a WriteHive Sponsored Writer.

Please your vision for your novel and how the Sponsored Writer Award can help. List all the things the money can be used to alleviate your barriers to completing your novel (Examples include: Query tracker, Publisher's Weekly, Writing subscription such as ProWritingAid, retreat or editing costs, writing programs such as Word)
Please let us know if you are planning to pursue self-publishing or traditional (small or large) press publishing. Also include where you are in the process. **NOTE: If you are unsure or have not yet committed to a path, that is perfectly fine! This question is to help us understand where you are in the process.

Please upload your query letter *OR* book blurb here. We cannot read your entire work, but we want to get to know your story.

ALL FINISHED?
Before you submit, please carefully proofread your answers and ensure your application is as polished as possible. While things like grammar and punctuation will not be the only factors that affect your chances, they do still count. We want you to bring your best self so you have the best chances of winning!
Please wait for a response from us. We will notify you when we have received your application, and we will notify you again when winners have been decided. We will tell you whether or not you advance to the next round.
If you are confident in your answers to the above questions, submit your application by clicking on the SUBMIT button below!