Please note that you will be able to apply as a general or scholarship applicant through this single application.
 

Instructions for Application:
    1) Fill out the questionnaire.
    2) Upload your manuscript.
 

Nonfiction: One essay/excerpt, 4,000 words or less. The excerpt should be from the project you plan to workshop from—double-spaced, 12pt font.

Novel: 4,000 words or less (excerpted from the novel you plan on workshopping). Double-spaced, 12pt font.

Poetry: Three poems totaling no more than ten pages. 

Short Fiction: One story, 4,000 words or less. Double-spaced, 12pt font.


Eligibility
 

• If you have previously attended a Tin House workshop, please do not apply with the same material (different excerpts taken from a previously accepted project are acceptable).
• Please do not apply with published material. However, it is acceptable to apply with work that is out for submission.
• 2025 Winter Online Scholars & 2024-2025 Residents are not eligible for scholarships (but may apply as general candidates). All other previous Tin House Scholars are not eligible to apply for awards.
• Your submitted manuscript does not have to be a complete story/chapter.
• If accepted, you will have the opportunity to workshop a different manuscript.
• All scholarship applicants will also be considered for general admission.
• Applicants must be 21 years of age by the time of the workshop.