Lit Fest Fellows Applications — Deadline Feb 15

Emerging writers can apply to be a Maine Lit Fest Fellow — a role that includes planning, outreach, and featured participation in Maine’s premier literary festival. 

Maine Lit Fest Fellowships: The Maine Lit Fest Fellows will play a vital role in planning, promoting, and hosting the Maine Lit Fest, scheduled for the October 1-9, 2026. Lit Fest Fellows will connect outreach and spread the word about Lit Fest authors, drum up interest, and invite community members to participate. Fellows may also provide input into festival presenters and events and help host and coordinate smaller community-based events during and/or leading up to the Maine Lit Fest. Each fellow will receive a $1,500 stipend for around 60 hours of work over the course of the planning period.   

To apply: Maine Lit Fest Fellows

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