Writer’s Hub
We build our ever-growing and ever-evolving community for and with artists, always with accessibility and inclusivity in mind.
“I needed this genuine warmth, encouragement, and community.”
— Yomalis Rosario, 2024 summer resident
Join Well-Crafted, Seventh Wave’s paid writer’s hub and receive exclusive access to writing prompts, discounts to our One-Time Talks, and free submissions to publishing opportunities throughout the year.
Insights
We invite writers from the community to share their thoughts on process, publishing, and creativity.
The first thing we built wasn’t a magazine, but a community, which is why we are excited to share these thought-provoking pieces about the art and craft of writing. We encourage folks to think critically about the way things are, and to ask big questions of what could be. For us, transparency is the key to ensuring that we all thrive within our shared literary landscape.
-
On Embracing Seasons of Change
Read: On Embracing Seasons of Change“So during that fall of 2022, Bretty and I put our heads together and came up with an actionable road…
-
On Folks
Read: On Folks“Before the written word, before language as we know it, oral storytelling was the oldest form of human communication.”
-
On Independence
Read: On Independence“While breaking from any empire is something to cheer, we must still remain committed to our goal of unity and…
-
On (Mis)remembering
Read: On (Mis)remembering“Forgetting is positioned as a forgivable human lapse; it happens often and we move on without berating ourselves or others…
-
On Metamorphosis
Read: On Metamorphosis“Change can be dismissed or feared as disruption, as monstrous, as unwanted. But maybe it can also present us with…
-
On Mother Tongues
Read: On Mother Tongues“When we fought back for our independence, English remained the language of ambition and Tagalog became the language of home.”
-
On Witnessing
Read: On Witnessing“How should artists navigate the inherent voyeurism of our age, when everything is photographed, recorded, and shared online?”
-
Upcoming calls and application deadlines for 2026
Learn more: Upcoming calls and application deadlines for 2026See what programs and opportunities are coming up this year, and be sure to sign up for our newsletter.
Resources
We’re sharing tools and prompts from our community to help you build upon your craft.
Over the years, we’ve accumulated a robust collection of writing prompts and tips for how to get started on the page, where to dig into an idea, and even how to structure a self-directed residency. Dive into our resources to learn more.
-
Submitting your work to literary magazines
Read: Submitting your work to literary magazinesSending your work out into the world is a vulnerable but necessary first step toward sharing your writing with others.
-
The three stages of revision
Read: The three stages of revisionRevision can feel like a daunting task, but with a few frameworks and benchmarks, it can become more manageable.
-
Seven great books on craft
Read: Seven great books on craftOver the years, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of books that are great companions of craft. These are just a…
-
On applying to writing residencies
Read: On applying to writing residenciesWhat types of opportunities are out there, and how do you figure out the best fit for your needs?
-
The art and craft of questions
Read: The art and craft of questionsA core practice at Seventh Wave is asking questions. It’s how we began—each call for submission contains 7-10 key questions—and…
-
Genre and form as scaffolding
Read: Genre and form as scaffoldingThere’s a lot to say and think about when it comes to genre and form. Regardless of which you write…
-
Creating a community around your writing
Read: Creating a community around your writingThe process of writing is often a solo endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be a lonely one. There are…
“Without the Seventh Wave, I would never have had the courage necessary to write the piece that was waiting to emerge.”
— Saba Keramati, 2021 Fall Resident
Join Well-Crafted, Seventh Wave’s paid writer’s hub, and receive exclusive access to writing prompts, discounts to our One-Time Talks, and free submissions to publishing opportunities throughout the year.
