Writers in Residence Submission

Writers in Residence Reading Suite Contest

Immerse yourself in the mind of New York Times bestselling author, Ben Mezrich. Indulge your inner ink-star in suite style. Apply to win a (2) week Hotel Commonwealth Writers in Residence Title and stay beginning 12/15/19 – 12/30/19 in Hotel Commonwealth’s very own Ben Mezrich Reading Suite. Applicants must submit a writing sample of the first 500 words or less of their target project, representing their writing and may submit a 100 word or less description/proposal of their work.

Selection process

All qualified submissions will be evaluated by a local panel derived from Boston Book Festival, Hotel Commonwealth, and Ben Mezrich.

Key Dates

Submission Deadline: Tuesday, October 1^st, 2019

Winner Notification: November 15^th – 30^th

Residency Period: December 15, 2019 – December 30, 2019

Writers in Residence Submission Form

Name*
First Last
Email*
Phone*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
First 500 Words of Your Manuscript*
File
Writer's Bio
Proposal of Work - 100 words or less*
Rules & Regulations
• Only one writing sample may be submitted per person. • Work submitted may not be previously published anywhere else. • Any submissions sent in after Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 will not be accepted. • To apply, please submit electronic copies only. Hardcopies will not be accepted. • The writing sample should be the first 500 words of your proposed work. • Residency covers guest room charges only. • This residency does not include food, beverage, parking or any additional incidental charges. • Some restrictions may apply. • Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States. • As this is a contest to aid emerging writers, applicants should not have already published any books. • Option to include a 100 word or less synopsis of the proposed project. • For Official Rules please visit: https://www.hotelcommonwealth.com/writers-in-residence-reading-suite-contest/
Consent*
Confirmation
I hereby agree to the Rules and Regulations listed above. I agree that all of the information provided in this application is true. I am the sole author of the 500 word entry and proposal provided above. I agree that some additional restrictions may apply.

Writers in Residence Submission

Writers in Residence Reading Suite Contest

Writers in Residence Submission Form

Rules & Regulations