Editorial Fellowship Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to live in NYC or can the fellowship be conducted remotely? 

A: The fellowship can be completed entirely remotely. Applicants do not need to live in NYC but must be based in the U.S.

Q: The call says proposed editorial projects shouldn’t comprise the applicant’s original work. What are the guidelines around translation projects? Would proposing my own translation count as “original work”? Is it okay to propose a translator other than myself?

A: Great question! If you are the translator of the project, that counts as “original work,” but proposing a project to work with another translator to bring a writer’s work into English would be totally fine. Please keep in mind that getting the rights to translations can be tricky, so we may not be able to do the exact project that you propose, but the project proposal is really just a way for us to see how you’re thinking about literature, archives, and your potential approach to editing. If we end up not being able to do that particular project, that’s not a problem; we’ll work with you to develop a new idea.

Q:  The call says the fellowship requires approximately 15 hours per month. Can one reasonably do the fellowship while still working another full-time job?

A: Yes! Our current Editorial Fellow works a full-time job in addition to their fellowship. Keep in mind that while we strive to remain as flexible as possible with regards to creating a schedule that works for you, we do require fellows to make time for meetings with Nightboat staff during business hours (12 – 6 EST). 

Q: When can I expect to hear back about the status of my application?

A: We will be announcing the Editorial Fellow in December. We appreciate your patience and understanding that we won’t be able to provide updates on the status of your application before that time unless you are selected for an interview.

For other questions, please contact us at [email protected]