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How to Master The Writing Residency Application
When I first started applying for residencies, every deadline felt like a chaotic scramble. Every application seemed to have so many parts with specific questions and different requirements. What should I pay attention to? And how could this process get easier over time?
It wasn’t until I created a repeatable checklist that I finally started sending stronger, calmer applications — and getting more YES’s.
This checklist is designed to help you set up your application materials in a way that’s easy to update and tailor, so you’re always ready to seize new opportunities as they come. From your polished writing samples to a streamlined tracking system, these tips will ensure that each residency application is faster, more efficient, and more impactful. Let’s dive in!
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How To ACE Applying To Art and Writing Residencies
✅ Choose a method to save your past application materials
Why it matters: Applying to residencies can be a lot of work, especially if you’re new to the process. Creating a dedicated space for your application materials — whether on Google Drive, Dropbox, or your computer — will keep…
