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Kayla Degala-Paraíso Kayla Degala-Paraíso is an NYC-based, Filipinx-American experimental writer and the instructor for the 2026-2027 Memoir Incubator.
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Applications are Open!
In-Person Novel Incubator | Online Memoir Incubator
Calling all novelists and memoirists - applications for our 2026-2027 Novel and Memoir Incubator programs will close on Monday, February 18th.
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January 19–25
Upcoming GrubStreet Contemporary Craft Series
Learn directly from some of the most influential voices in contemporary literature! Join us for one (or all) of our upcoming seminars with Melissa Febos, Katie Kitamura, and Catherine Lacey.
Agent & Editor Manuscript Mart 2026
Mark your calendars! Manuscript Mart returns this May. Advanced member registration opens on 2/17, with general registration opening on 2/20.
Winter Multi-Week Classes
A new year means a fresh new batch of classes and workshops for you — let GrubStreet give you a jumpstart for your writing in 2026!
Our Next Chapter — A Welcome from the New Executive Director
Kim Dawson Ohiomoba's first note as the new Executive Director — reflecting on the power of storytelling to connect us, shift perspectives, preserve culture, and deepen our shared humanity.
This Month's Featured Classes, Events, and Programs
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In-Person: Seaport | workshop
Jumpstart Your Writing in 2026
- Feb 03 – Mar 17, 2026
6 Tuesdays from 10:30am-1:30pm (EST)
Whether you’ve never written creatively before or you’re a more experienced writer looking for a recharge, your mission in this generative writing… ...more
Online: Zoom | workshop
Intro to Fiction
- Feb 04 – Mar 11, 2026
6 Wednesdays, from 10:30am-1:30pm (EST)
Ready to get the stories in your head onto the page? If you have a story you want to tell but aren’t sure where to begin—or if you’re looking for a… ...more
In-Person: Seaport | workshop
Introduction to Comics-Making
- Feb 10 – Mar 3, 2026
4 Tuesdays, from 6:00pm-9:00pm (EST)
In this class, you can try your hand at creating comics—the language of graphic novels. We’ll practice turning your written words into a sequence of… ...more
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