Narrative Shifts

We are thrilled to open up applications for our Fall 2026 digital residency, Narrative Shifts. This genre-agnostic writing program includes seven sessions over seven weeks, centering specific aspects of craft that any writer, reader, or thinker can wield both on and off the page. In 2026, we will be running two intakes — spring and fall — each with three cohorts of 12-16 residents. Each session is two hours long. Throughout these seven sessions, residents will learn concrete tools of craft, tips for submitting and publishing work, best practices for cover letters, and more. Residents will get access to Seventh Wave's specially curated resources, an optional one-on-one with their facilitator, and the opportunity to practice public speaking by performing their work during the seventh session. There is also an eighth session — the bonus session — which invites an established author into the room. Past authors have included Ocean Vuong, Alexander Chee, Melissa Febos, Kaveh Akbar, Ruth Ozeki, and more.