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Publishing Academy 2020-2021 Application Form

Publishing Academy is designed for highly motivated writers. Students will be asked to submit a writing sample to be considered for the program. We have a limited number of spots, and early applicants will be notified of acceptance. Applications will be notified on a rolling basis.
  • Please respond to ONE of the following questions: 1.) Why do you believe you will be the next great author? OR 2.) Why is Open Books Publishing Academy the perfect opportunity for you?
  • Each student is required to submit a short creative writing sample in order to be considered for the program. Please review the the requirements below. Returning students do not need to submit a writing sample.: For Grades 7-8: Provide a one-page example of creative writing that demonstrates your fiction writing ability. This can be the first page or an excerpt of the novel you intend to write with us, or any other creative fiction you have written. For Grades 9-12: Provide a two-page example of creative writing that demonstrates your fiction writing ability. This can be the first page or an excerpt of the novel you intend to write with us, or any other creative fiction you have written. How will you submit your child's writing sample?
  • Max. file size: 50 MB.
  • Open Books provides need-based scholarships for Publishing Academy. If you wish to apply for a scholarship, please complete the following questions.
  • Please provide a 1- to 2-paragraph statement expressing your student's need for a full or partial scholarship. Include in the statement an explanation of how your student will benefit from Open Books Publishing Academy. You may include any additional factors which you feel Open Books should be aware of in order to help us make a decision regarding your request. (i.e., any financial difficulties, family expenses, major illnesses, etc.) All shared information will remain confidential. Students 18 and over may write the statement themselves.
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