It’s Not You. Really.

By Allison K Williams

There was nothing wrong with Goldilocks (other than a little breaking-and-entering, of course). Or the beds. The problem was the fit.

This is also true of every residency, grant and fellowship we apply for. It’s not enough to be good (augh!) but, sometimes we don’t even have to be “good enough.” While publication and prizes require a minimum level of quality of writing plus a good fit, awards aimed at creative development and project support have much broader latit...