Thank you for your interest in Write A House program and Detroit's literary culture. We look forward to reading your submission!

Before you apply, we ask that prospective applicants seriously consider their interest and availability for this program before beginning the application process. If you are not from Detroit, and especially if you've never been here, we encourage you to visit the city in the coming months so you can get a sense of whether this is the right fit for you. We hope your unique gifts will flourish here and grow our community.

Please review the eligibility requirements and expectations for this program, detailed below and most thoroughly on our website.

In the online application, you will upload your writing sample as a PDF. You may apply in a single genre, including:

Poetry (free verse, formal, lyric, prose poem, etc.)

Non-fiction (memoir, critical theory, philosophy, journalism, essay, creative nonfiction, etc.)

Fiction (literary, science fiction, speculative, novel, short story, screenplay, playwriting, etc.)

Please see links to genre submissions below.

Questions about the application or program can be directed to wah.application@gmail.com.





APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 1, 2016 at 11:59pm EST