Residencies / Verified 2 September 2026
Storyknife Writers Retreat offers fully funded 2- or 4-week residencies in Homer, Alaska with private cabin, chef-prepared meals, and travel stipend opportunities. Applicants must be woman-identified, 21 or older, applying individually; those with prior residencies of 2+ weeks must wait 5 years before reapplying. The $45 entry fee is due by August 31, 2026.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. August 31, 2026
“Application period for 2027 residencies: July 1–August 31 (midnight AKDT)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $45 to apply
“$45 entry”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Fully funded 2- or 4-week residency: private cabin, all meals by on-staff chef, food and lodging covered; travel stipend opportunities in 2027
“Food and lodging covered during residency; travel to/from Homer is resident's responsibility. Multiple travel cost stipends available for 2027.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. 2 weeks or 4 weeks
Who can apply. Must be woman-identified, 21 years or older, applying as an individual (not collaborative). Writers with prior 2+ week residencies must wait 5 years before re-applying.
How they choose.
“Anonymous jury process; applicants submit work sample (max 10 pages) and answer 4 questions (max 300 words each).”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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