The Telling Room — Places to Publish

Overview
The Telling Room, a literary arts organization with a commitment to nurturing voices across disciplines, has issued an open call for a fellowship that spans poetry, fiction, nonfiction, creative nonfiction, essay, flash fiction, photography, and playwriting. This opportunity is designed to support creative practitioners at a pivotal moment in their development, providing both financial resources and sustained professional engagement. The fellowship confers awards of up to $10,000, alongside professional development and educational experiences working with renowned mentors. While the exact structure of the mentorship is not specified, the inclusion of such experiences signals a curatorial intent to foster craft, career sustainability, and artistic growth through direct exchange with established figures. The absence of a submission fee further underscores the organization's aim to prioritize artistic merit over financial barriers. The Telling Room's broader mission—rooted in empowering writers and artists—suggests that this fellowship will favor projects with a strong sense of voice, narrative urgency, and formal curiosity. The open genre parameters indicate a receptivity to cross-disciplinary work and a belief that compelling storytelling can take many forms. Artists working in any of the listed disciplines are encouraged to consider how their practice might benefit from this combination of monetary support and mentorship.