Oregon Literary Fellowships

“For a loner daydreamy-type person, this fellowship is sweet validation that I could find a way to make connections through writing.” 2019 Fellow, Natalie Hirt

“Your mileage on these techniques may vary, so find whatever brings you joy, whatever makes you feel hope, and keep turning toward it.” 2019 Fellow, Jennifer Perrine

“Rejection is a normal part of the process, but it can take a while to reframe it in our mind that way, not as an obstacle but a stepping stone.” 2019 Fellow, Stacy Brewster

“What you get from the process is a wonderful outcome in itself.” 2019 Fellow, Karen Luper

“Do the work you were put here to do. Write the stories that only you can write.” 2019 Fellow, Marcus Lund

“Be yourself. Trust yourself. Persist.” 2019 Fellow, Ana-Maurine Lara

2018 Literary Fellowship Recipient Adair V

2018 Oregon Literary Fellowships Recipient: Erica Anne Briggs

2018 Literary Fellowship Recipient Matthew Minicucci

2018 Literary Fellowship Recipient Reema Zaman