Winter Workshop Application

Please note that you are applying to the 2026 Winter Online Workshop. You can apply as a general applicant and for our scholarships through this single application.

For detailed descriptions of our 2026 specialized scholarships, please visit: https://tinhouse.com/workshop/winter-workshop/

Instructions for Application:

1) Fill out the questionnaire.

2) Upload your manuscript.

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

Nonfiction: ONE essay, 4,000 words or less or ONE excerpt, 4,000 words or less (from the memoir you plan on workshopping). Double-spaced, 12pt font.

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

Poetry: Four poems totaling no more than ten pages.

Please note the following:

• If you have previously been accepted/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.
• Your submitted manuscript does not have to be a complete story/essay/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 18 years of age by the time of the workshop.
• An individual may receive a scholarship to attend our online programming only once. However, an individual who receives a scholarship to attend our online programming is still eligible to apply and receive a scholarship to attend our in-person programming. We ask only that online scholars wait a year to apply i.e. you can accept a scholarship to attend the 2026 Winter Online Workshop and apply for a scholarship to attend the 2027 Summer Workshop.