She Well Read x Gatekeeper Press Publishing Grant

Grant Overview

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The She Well Read x Gatekeeper Press Publishing Grant supports emerging writers whose stories deserve a wider platform.

In partnership with Gatekeeper Press, She Well Read will award one publishing grant valued at $4,000 to an author from a historically marginalized or underrepresented community. The grant supports the publication of an original work of fiction or nonfiction and provides professional publishing services through Gatekeeper Press.

This opportunity welcomes writers submitting their first major project as well as writers who have been developing a manuscript and are ready to move toward publication.

She Well Read believes that powerful storytelling expands culture, strengthens communities, and preserves lived experiences. This grant exists to help ensure that more voices have the resources to bring their stories into the world.

Who This Grant Is For?

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This grant prioritizes writers from communities that have historically experienced barriers in publishing and literary spaces. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Black, Indigenous, and other writers of color

  • LGBTQIA+ writers

  • Writers with disabilities

  • Writers from low-income or working-class backgrounds

  • First-generation college graduates

  • Immigrant or refugee writers

Applicants should be actively working on a manuscript and have a clear vision for how their work contributes to storytelling, culture, or community.

The selected recipient will receive the Gatekeeper Press Signature Publishing Package, valued at $4,000.

This package provides the professional services needed to prepare a book for publication and distribution.

Included Services

Professional Cover Design • Paperback Formatting and Distribution • eBook Formatting and Distribution • ISBNs and Barcodes • Metadata Optimization • Library of Congress Registration • Free Author Copies • Physical Proof Copy • Preorder Setup (Optional) • Imprint Setup (Optional) • Satisfaction Guarantee


Important Notes

  • The grant covers the Gatekeeper Press Signature Package only.

  • Editing services are not included, so applicants should ensure their manuscript is polished prior to publication.

  • The recipient will work directly with Gatekeeper Press throughout the publishing process.

  • The grant supports one book project submitted through this application.

What the Grant Includes

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Grant Timeline

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Applications Open: [Insert Date]
Applications Close: [Insert Date]
Review Period: [Insert Date Range]
Finalists Notified: [Insert Date]
Grant Recipient Announced: [Insert Date]

The recipient will be announced on She Well Read platforms and will begin working with Gatekeeper Press following the award announcement.

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