Announcing a special opportunity for food writers

Applications open February 4 for our Food Writers Intensive

Calling all food writers! We are about to embark on a co-creative program to support and incubate emerging food writers who want to take their publications to the next level.

Next week, we will open applications for our Food Writers Intensive, a short-form fellowship program in which 10 writers will collectively define how food writing can thrive on Substack.

The Intensive will run from April to June. Fellows will receive:

• $10,000 USD

• A suite of services 

• Mentorship from seasoned food writers

• Expert coaching and insights from the Substack team

Applications will open on February 4 and close on February 28. We’re looking for applicants who have an original take on food, culture, and adjacent narratives. A panel of Substack food writers will independently judge applications.

You should apply if:

• You’ve been writing about food on Substack for at least three months

• Your publication is written in English (If your publication is bilingual, it includes English)

• You have at least 500 subscribers on Substack or a following elsewhere you feel you can cultivate as readers

• You are available in April, May, and June to join regular group sessions and contribute actively to online conversations

• You’re committed to building your Substack over the long term 

• You’re a community-minded person with an interest in sharing knowledge with fellow writers down the line

More details to come when the application launches next week.