Proposals wanted from Black Writers (papermaking) | up to $2,000 for an original article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: HAND PAPERMAKING MAGAZINE 

Deadline: October 19, 2020

The Black Writers Fellowship: Researcher is a research-based opportunity for a Black writer that will result in the publication of an original article in Hand Papermaking magazine. The applicant’s proposal must be related to the field of hand papermaking and indicate an ongoing investment in research and inquiry in the field. The article will be long-form and eligible for publication in Hand Papermaking magazine, Winter 2021 issue. The Researcher will receive a $1,000 award and a fellowship stipend of up to $1,000 for expenses incurred, including but not limited to research travel, resources, transcription or translation services, site visits, free attendance to a field-related conference, workshop attendance, and other professional development opportunities.

For more information about the The Black Writers Fellowship: Researcher — including eligibility and submission requirements, deadlines, selection and notification processes, Fellowship timeline, and an invitation to attend a virtual Fellowship FAQ session on Monday, October 5 (at 7pm ET), click here to download a full Fellowship RFP.

Deadline: September 28, 2020

The Black Writers Fellowship: Reporter is an opportunity for a Black writer to engage with “Celebrating #BlackPapermakers,” Hand Papermaking’s curated series, featured on our social-media channels, to uplift and center Black artists and papermakers. The Reporter will write an original profile on an artist of their choice who has been featured in “Celebrating #BlackPapermakers.” Applicants may also propose a Black papermaker who has not yet been featured in our curated series; if selected, Hand Papermaking will work with the Reporter and the proposed Black papermaker to feature their work on our social-media channels. The profile will be short-form and eligible for publication in Hand Papermaking magazine, Summer 2021 issue. Priority will be given to proposals that are framed through the lens of oral history, the theme of the Summer 2021 issue. The Reporter will receive a $300 award and a research stipend of up to $150 for expenses incurred.

For more information about the The Black Writers Fellowship: Reporter — including eligibility and submission requirements, deadlines, selection and notification processes, and Fellowship timeline, click here to download a full Fellowship RFP.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Questions / submissions: bwfresearcher@handpapermaking.org (for researcher), bwfreporter@handpapermaking.org (for reporter)
• Website: http://handpapermaking.ws

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Hand Papermaking is a unique repository of information and inspiration on the art and craft of hand papermaking. Each issue features articles on a variety of topics within the field, including: contemporary artistic approaches, craft techniques, historical topics and reference, international development, and educational initiatives.
• Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook Database and at SuccessfulPitches.com.