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The Half and One Editorial Fellowship is a three-month programme supporting exceptional writers from around the world. The selected Fellow will receive $3000 USD, publication with Half and One, and the opportunity to engage with emerging creative communities in Northeast India.
Submission Guidelines
We accept submissions in:
- Fiction (up to 4000 words)
- Narrative Non-Fiction (up to 4000 words)
- Poetry (up to 50 lines, excluding title)
Important:
- Submit only one piece.
- The work must be original and previously unpublished.
- Submissions must be in English.
- Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but you must notify us if accepted elsewhere.
Entry Fee
- $35 USD per submission
- All fees are non-refundable
Eligibility
- Open to writers worldwide
- Applicants must be 18 years or older
What the Fellow Receives
- $3000 USD Fellowship Award
- Publication of two original pieces in Half and One
- Editorial engagement with our team
- Opportunity to deliver an online session for creative students from Northeast India
Fellowship Requirements
The selected Fellow will:
- Complete the Fellowship over 3 months
- Submit two new original pieces during the Fellowship
- Participate in one online session at the end of the programme
Selection Process
Submissions are evaluated by the Half and One editorial team based on:
- Originality
- Craft
- Voice
- Impact
One Fellow will be selected. All decisions are final.
Rights
- Half and One will hold first publication rights for work produced during the Fellowship.
- Rights revert to the author after publication, with acknowledgment of Half and One as the original publisher.
Additional Information
- Incomplete or non-compliant submissions will not be considered.
- Plagiarism or misrepresentation will result in disqualification.
- Half and One reserves the right to withhold the Fellowship if no suitable candidate is found.
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