Bitch Media Fellowships 2020 for Writers worldwide ($2,000 stipend)

Application Deadline: June 30th 2019

Bitch Media Fellowships for Writers applications are now open!  A series of three-month intensive writing fellowships, the goal is to develop, support, and amplify emerging, diverse voices in feminist, activist, and pop-culture media. All fellows will work under the guidance of Bitch cofounder Andi Zeisler.

The fellowships were created in order to cultivate and amplify new voices. If you are a writer who has minimal publication experience, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you are passionate about one of the above subject areas but do not have a history of writing or blogging about them, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you are a writer still figuring out what subjects obsess you, we strongly encourage you to apply. 

Fellows will work in one of four subject areas during their fellowship period:

• Sexual politics
• Pop-culture criticism
• Technology
• Global feminism

During the 3-month fellowship, fellows will:

• Produce a minimum of six online articles for Bitch Media in the topic area of their fellowship. These pieces can take a variety of forms: reported, analytical, advocacy-focused, and even infographic.
• Produce at least one longform article to be published in the quarterly magazine Bitch: A Feminist Response to Pop Culture.
• Participate in biweekly discussions (by phone or Zoom if fellows cannot meet in person) with the fellowship director and other members of the Bitch Media staff.
• Receive mentorship and support in creating, shaping, and editing articles and online pieces.
• Receive follow-up support with placing future articles and essays, and make great connections within the feminist-media community.
• Receive a $2,000 stipend for the three-month fellowship.

Application Guidelines (Note that all applications are to be submitted via Submittable):

• Read the FAQ’s. But seriously, please be sure to read the FAQ’s before filling out your application.
• A cover letter of no more than 600 words that describes your interest in the fellowship area of your choice. What are the topics you’re passionate about?
• What are the facets and angles of this subject that you think are underreported and under-discussed elsewhere in the media? 
• What unique experiences and perspectives will you bring to the topic?
• A CV (no more than 2 pages) that includes a list of any previous publications, if applicable. (You can still apply to a Bitch Media Writing Fellowship even if you don’t have any clips or prior publications).
• Three (3) relevant writing samples
• Short answer questions to help Bitch get to know you

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Bitch Media Fellowships 2020