
GRANTS ∙ FELLOWSHIPS ∙ RESIDENCIES ∙ LITERARY AWARDS ∙ MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS ∙ DIVERSITY INITIATIVES ∙ PUBLISHING INTERNSHIPS ∙ WRITING CONFERENCES ∙ AUTHOR NETWORKS ∙ COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Opportunities for Underrepresented Writers
The For The Writers Resource Center highlights a growing collection of opportunities created to support underrepresented and marginalized authors. This section features fellowships, residencies, grants, and awards that invest in BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and other historically excluded writers, offering access to mentorship, funding, and publication. Each program included reflects a shared mission to expand representation and equity in publishing, helping ensure that today’s literary landscape includes the full spectrum of voices shaping contemporary storytelling.

Top literary awards, writing contests, and competitions.
The literary world thrives when diverse voices are heard, and numerous awards, contests, and competitions exist to amplify underrepresented authors. These opportunities provide not only financial support but also visibility, industry connections, and validation for writers whose stories challenge norms and expand cultural narratives.

Mentorship and writing communities for BIPOC writers.
While writing contests, awards, and literary opportunities provide essential visibility and recognition, they do not always address the systemic barriers that prevent BIPOC writers from establishing long-term success. Mentorship programs and writing collectives fill this gap by offering career guidance, industry insights, and a supportive community that helps BIPOC writers not just get published, but thrive.