Writers in the Heartland Fall Residencies

Writers in the Heartland is taking applications for its 2011 season. Writers in the Heartland is located in Gilman, Illinois, approximately 90 miles south of Chicago, on a 32-acre wooded site with lakes and walking paths. A limited number of one-week residencies are available for September 2 – 9 and September 30 – October 7, 2011. All lodging and food is included.

Writers must reside in the Midwest region or have some Midwest connection. Applications must be postmarked no later than February 28, 2011, to be considered. Decisions will be announced on or around June 1. Poets should submit 10 pages of work; fiction and non-fiction writers may submit up to and no more than 15 pages. All submissions are peer reviewed by a three person panel and are blind readings. Please staple the writings samples together and place your name on the top sheet only. Send submissions to Dr. P. B. Erens; 180 East Pearson Street, #3802; Chicago, IL, 60611. For further information go to the Writers in the Heartland website.