Book Proposal Fellowship Help

Job Description:

Hi! I’m working on a deeply personal memoir based on 14 years of journaling, and I’m applying to a competitive writing fellowship. I’m looking for a skilled writer/editor who can help me shape my ideas into a strong, clear, and compelling submission.

This project is very meaningful to me—it’s a reflection on personal growth, identity, relationships, and transformation over time. I have extensive raw material (journal entries), but I need help organizing, refining, and presenting it in a way that feels cohesive and impactful.

What I need help with:

Writing/editing a 1-page proposal for a memoir-in-progress (including a strong synopsis)

Crafting a Statement of Need (why this fellowship matters for me right now)

Helping shape the overall narrative direction of my memoir

Light editing/structuring guidance for my manuscript sample (50–70 pages)

Ensuring everything aligns with fellowship submission guidelines

Maintaining an authentic voice (very important)

About the memoir:

The book is based on my personal journals over the past 14 years. It captures moments of growth, challenges, relationships, and self-discovery. The tone is reflective, honest, and introspective—similar to a blend of personal narrative and emotional insight.

Ideal candidate:

Experience with memoir or creative nonfiction

Familiar with fellowship or book proposal submissions

Strong at story structure, voice, and emotional clarity

Able to take raw, personal writing and help shape it into something cohesive

Collaborative and thoughtful in feedback

Bonus (not required):

Experience working with journal-based or diary-style writing

Background in publishing, editing, or MFA programs

Deliverables:

1-page Proposal (with synopsis)

1-page Statement of Need

Feedback and edits on manuscript sample

Timeline:

4/30/2026

To apply:

Please share:

Relevant experience (especially memoir/creative nonfiction)

A short sample of similar work

Your approach to helping someone shape a personal story into a structured narrative

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