Become an AF Writing Fellow – Deadline February 1st!

Do you dream of seeing your byline in places like The Federalist, Washington Examiner, National Review, or Reason Magazine? Become an America’s Future Writing Fellow!

As a writing fellow, you will:

-Learn how to pitch your work and build your portfolio

-Hone your writing skills in policy, opinion, and journalism

-Make connections with nationally known writers and editors

Spring, Summer, and Fall sessions available for Washington, DC-based fellows or virtual fellows.

This program taught me the ins and outs of op-ed writing and pitching. I am much more successful in both areas because of the ample amount of instruction I received from Matt. I recommend this class for anyone who wants to write effectively.
– Caleb Larson, Writing Fellow Alumnus

The Washington, DC-based fellowship is tailored for aspiring writers interested in covering issues and publishing in outlets surrounding our nation’s capital. The DC-based fellowship typically meets in-person on Wednesday evenings for six weeks and features prominent writers and editors from the DC area.

The Virtual fellowship is held virtually via webcam on Tuesday evenings for six weeks and is designed for writers outside the DC-area. This state-based fellowship features well-known writers and editors from both Washington, DC, and across the country.

Both fellowships are small-group writing workshops, allowing fellows to dive in deep with instructors and receive personalized feedback.

Food and beverages are provided during the in-person sessions–unfortunately, we haven’t yet mastered virtual beverages, so virtual fellows will have to BYOB. You must be able to attend all six evening sessions, whether in person or virtual.

Alumni have been published in the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Examiner, National Review, Reason, Forbes, the Daily Caller, and many other publications. They have gone on to work as reporters and opinion writers at prominent media outlets, as staffers in the White House and on Capitol Hill, and as senior fellows at think-tanks.

[The program] gave me the know-how and courage to get published, to seek out new sources of information, and to use my voice to make a difference.
– Beth Bailey, Writing Fellow Alumna

 

Past Speakers And Guests Have Included:

Mollie Hemingway, Senior Editor at The Federalist

Tim Carney, Commentary Editor at the Washington Examiner

Katherine Mangu-Ward, Editor-in-Chief & Vice President of Journalism at Reason Magazine

Alexis Simendinger, RealClearPolitics White House Correspondent

Anneke Green, Senior Director at White House Writers Group

Peter Suderman, Features Editor at Reason Magazine

Ben Domenech, Founder and Publisher of The Federalist

Romina Boccia, Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation

Julian Sanchez, Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute

AF got me my first byline in a national paper.
– Philip Wegmann, White House/2020 Reporter, RealClearPolitics (Spring 2016)

Important Dates – 2023

Spring 2023

-Virtual Fellowship: Tuesdays from Feb. 28th – April 11th

-DC Fellowship: Wednesdays from March 1st – April 12th

-Applications due February 1, 2023

How To Apply

Applicants will need to submit:

-Completed application

-A resume

-Two published writing samples (no more than 1,000 words each)

A letter of recommendation may be sent to [email protected], but is not required.

Make your voice heard.

APPLY NOW!

Your opinion matters–we’ll help you share it with the world.

Accepted applicants will be notified after the application deadline. Additional questions should be directed to [email protected].