Oxford American Jeff Baskin Writers Fellowship

The Oxford American is now offering a literary fellowship designed to support the writing of a debut book of creative nonfiction.

the fellowship offers the winner a $10,000 living stipend, housing, and an editorial apprenticeship with the Oxford American toward a nine-month residency in the thriving creative community of Central Arkansas in Little Rock.

Complete applications will include 300-500 word book proposal, a 300-500 word statement of interest in magazine editorial work, a creative nonfiction writing sample of no more than 12,000 words excerpted from the proposed project, and a curriculum vitae.

Applications are due March 30, winners will be announced the first week of May, 2017. Find guidelines and submit online.