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Editorial Fellowship


The aim of the Editorial Fellowship program is to create a framework for the art of editing, bridging tradition and evolution. It is our hope to support a cadre of editors who will offer a more diverse publishing community.

"New voices and experiences are necessary to move literature forward." (Ruby Wang, 2022 Editorial Fellow) Join the community of supporters who help to make the Editorial Fellowship at A Public Space possible.

About

The Editorial Fellowship is a program for aspiring editors. It is our hope to support the next generation of editors who will offer a more diverse publishing community—culturally, aesthetically, economically.

This is a 6-month working fellowship, and is designed to provide practical, hands-on experience as well as mentorship and education in editing and independent publishing. A Public Space is an independent, nonprofit publisher, and the Editorial Fellows will be an integral part of the staff and involved with all programs, which include a literary and arts magazine, A Public Space Books, an academy, and APS Together, a series of virtual book clubs.

The Editorial Fellows' responsibilities will include assisting with management of submissions; reading and reporting on incoming manuscripts; research; proofreading; assisting with marketing and publicity; and general office work, including filing, responding to emails, newsletters, website updates, and database maintenance.

Additionally, the Editorial Fellows will participate in editorial meetings; receive training in all aspects of editing, from evaluating submissions through to publication of a piece; meet regularly with the senior editorial staff to discuss the role of the editor and publishing history; and serve as the lead editor for a piece to be published in the magazine.


Application Details

Time Period and Compensation: The 2025 Editorial Fellowships period is approximately six months, from June 1, 2025 through November 30, 2025. The Fellows will work on their own schedule, and will have responsibilities of approximately fifteen hours weekly. They must be able to attend up to two weekly meetings (virtual and in person) during regular office hours. The Fellows will receive compensation of $6,000.

Eligibility: A strong interest in contemporary literature and a career in publishing. The ability to work independently, and to bring curiosity and initiative to their work. Excellent verbal and written English-language communication skills. A commitment to meeting deadlines. Individuals who bring diverse experiences and new perspectives to our work are especially encouraged to apply. Some experience in editorial work is preferred but not required. Preference will be given to aspiring editors who have not worked extensively in literary publishing, and who may have limited access to career opportunities in the industry. The Editorial Fellows must be residents of New York City for the duration of the Fellowship. Proof of residency will be required. A Public Space reserves the right to invite candidates to apply. Unfortunately, A Public Space is unable to sponsor work visas.

Timeline: Applications for the 2025 Editorial Fellowships will be accepted via Submittable from January 15, 2025–February 15, 2025. Submissions for the Fellowships close at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on February 15, 2025. Successful applicants will be informed no later than April 5, 2025. The Fellowships will begin June 1, 2025.

Procedure: Please submit the following:

—A résumé

—As one file:

  • A statement describing your interest in editing and independent publishing; the influences and experience that you will bring to your work as an Editorial Fellow; and your goals for the fellowship and beyond. Please also include where you heard about the Editorial Fellowships.
  • A short excerpt from a work by an under-recognized writer; and a brief statement (250 words max.) on the writer and why you feel work such as this should be championed by editors.
  • A statement (250 words max.) about one author published by A Public Space, either in the magazine or A Public Space Books, and how their work resonates with your editorial interests.
  • Each Editorial Fellow serves as the lead editor for a portfolio that will appear in the winter issue of the magazine. This project starts with developing an idea for an Open Call for submissions. Please submit a short paragraph outlining two potential ideas for an Open Call, and your interest in these topics.

Note that only PDF or Word files (.doc and .docx) are accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Questions? Contact us at [email protected].



Editorial Fellows

Maurice Rodriguez

is a writer, literary translator, and writing instructor. He received an MFA in fiction and nonfiction from the New School, and his work was selected for Deep Vellum's 2024 Best Literary Translations anthology.

Louis Harnett O’Meara

is a freelance writer and editor. He received an MFA in fiction from Boston University and has edited for Monocle and the Edinburgh Fringe Review.

Lydia Mathis

was the 2023 Editorial Fellow. At the time of her fellowship, she was completing her MFA in fiction at New York University. Originally from Georgia, she received a BA in English literature with a minor in classical civilizations from Agnes Scott College. For A Public Space No. 32, she edited "Where Are You and Where Is My Money," a story by Ucheoma Onwutuebe selected from her Open Call for epistolary work.

Ruby Wang

was the 2022 Editorial Fellow. Originally from Reno, Nevada, at the time of her fellowship she was an MA candidate in English and American literature at New York University. For A Public Space No. 31, she edited "Return Mail," an essay by H. L. Kim selected from her Open Call for creative nonfiction works that contend with the unspeakable by doing something new.

Miguel Coronado

was the 2021 Editorial Fellow. Originally from the Bronx, at the time of his fellowship he was a recent graduate of New York University, where he studied English and creative writing, and he'd previously been an editorial intern at W. W. Norton. For A Public Space No 30, he edited "Mapping Why We Write," a portfolio of poetry selected from his Open Call for poetry from first-generation immigrants.

Taylor Michael

was the 2020 Editorial Fellow. Originally from Mount Vernon, New York, at the time of her fellowship she was an MFA candidate in nonfiction at Columbia University, where her work considered power and privilege in society. For A Public Space No. 29, she edited "Our Language," a story by Yohanca Delgado, selected from her Open Call for work exploring inheritance, legacy, and memory.

All Past Editorial Fellows


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