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Dedicated Fellowships

Make Space for a Story That Needs to Be Told

Since the early days of The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow, Dedicated Fellowships have been part of our mission and our magic. These fellowships bring together four powerful forces:

  • A topic that deeply matters to a donor
  • A writer who shares that passion
  • A supportive space at WCDH
  • And, ultimately, a ripple effect that reaches readers and communities far beyond our hills

Whether your heart beats for the environment, mental health, cultural preservation, culinary traditions, or a story only you can envision — a Dedicated Fellowship is a meaningful way to champion that story into being.

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Qualified juried writer
What

What Is a Dedicated Fellowship?

A Dedicated Fellowship sponsors a qualified, juried writer to receive 2 weeks to 1 month of uninterrupted residency time at WCDH to work on a project aligned with your chosen topic. Writers live and write in a private suite with daily dinners, support from our team, and a quiet, nourishing space that encourages deep focus.

Our team handles:

  • Fellowship promotion & application management
  • Anonymous review of submissions by qualified judges
  • Winner selection, scheduling, and publicity
  • Ongoing stewardship of the fellowship’s legacy
Topics

Fellowship Topics

Can Include:

  • Specific themes or genres (e.g., fiber arts, climate change, American regional cookery, mental illness)
  • Support for writers from underrepresented or underserved demographics (e.g., veterans, BIPOC writers, LGBTQ+ writers, parents of young children)
  • Explorations of identity, place, or cultural heritage

Donors may name the fellowship and choose whether to be publicly acknowledged or remain anonymous. Donors do not participate in applicant selection.

Fellowship Topics Can Include

Sponsorship Levels & Options

Commitment Type
Cost
Oprionsl Stipend
Optional Travel
Duration
2 weeks / 14-day residency
$5,000
$0–$1,500
$0–$1,000
5 years
1 month / 30-day residency
$10,000
$0–$2,500
$0–$1,000
5 years
1 month / 2 writers (2 weeks each)
$11,000
$0–$3,000
$0–$1,000
5 years

Each residency includes:

  • A private suite with a writing space, bathroom, and bedroom
  • Daily dinner (served), self-serve breakfast & lunch
  • Full administrative support, including marketing and outreach
  • Wi-Fi, office support, and once-a-week cleaning

Adding stipends and/or travel support increases accessibility and visibility, drawing a wider and more diverse applicant pool.

Build Something Together
Together

Let’s Build Something Together

If you have a cause, a story, or a vision you want to see uplifted through the literary arts, we’d love to help you bring it to life.

We also offer custom sponsorship opportunities to suit your giving goals and interests.

Reach out to us at wcdhfellowships@gmail.com or give us a call at (479) 253-7444 to start the conversation.

Let’s help writers write what matters. Together.