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SUBMIT to Speculative Online Workshop

Please note that you are applying to the 2026 Speculative Online Workshop. You can apply as a general applicant and for our scholarships through this single application.

For detailed descriptions of our 2026 specialized scholarships, please visit: https://mccormackwritingcenter.org/speculative-online-workshop/

Instructions for Application:

1) Fill out the questionnaire.

2) Upload your manuscript.

Short Fiction: ONE story, 4,000 words or less. Double-spaced, 12pt font.

Novel: ONE excerpt, 4,000 words or less (excerpted from the novel you plan on workshopping). Double-spaced, 12pt font.

YA: ONE excerpt, 4,000 words or less. Double-spaced, 12pt font.

Nonfiction: ONE essay or memoir excerpt, 4,000 words or less. Double-spaced, 12pt font

 

Please note the following:

  • If you have previously been accepted/attended a MWC workshop, please do not apply with the same material (different excerpts taken from a previously accepted project are acceptable).
  • Please do not apply with published material. However, it is acceptable to apply with work that is out for submission.
  • Your submitted manuscript does not have to be a complete story or chapter.
  • If accepted, you will have the opportunity to workshop a different manuscript.
  • All scholarship applicants will also be considered for general admission.
  • Applicants must be 18 years of age by the time of the workshop.
  • An individual may receive a scholarship to attend our online programming only once. However, an individual who receives a scholarship to attend our online programming is still eligible to apply and receive a scholarship to attend our in-person programming. 

 

Fee Waivers

MWC offers a limited number of application fee waivers. We will distribute these waivers on a first-come, first-serve basis. As an applicant, you will also have the ability to Pay It Forward to help cover the cost of the application fee for someone and/or contribute to our Scholarship Fund.

Please email info@mccormackwritingcenter.org with a subject line of "Speculative Online Workshop Application Waiver" to inquire.