“The third annual George R.R. Martin Summer Intensive Writing Workshop at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications is now accepting applications.

“The 10 mid-career journalists selected to participate will learn from award-winning novelists and writing instructors. The eight-day, fully funded writing intensive program, which will take place in Evanston, Illinois, July 7-15, 2026, will focus on writing fiction.

“Journalists worldwide can apply. Must be fluent in and writing in English.”