Fellowships and writing programs can be a great jumpstart to the career you’re looking for in writing. It’s not the only way, but it’s something a lot of us pursue as a way to build our networks, grow as writers, and decorate our bios. My whole publishing journey started with a fellowship rejection, honestly. And yet, still, I write the applications, the bios and artist statements in hopes to get access to those same things as a published author. 

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