Submit your work for committee consideration
We accept fifteen standout authors per annual cycle. Every submission is read in full by Dr. Tomiwa Johnson personally. Fill out the form below with as much detail as you can. The more we understand about your work, the better we can consider it.
What selected authors receive
The residency is a structured year long program, not a one time selection. Here is what happens when your book is chosen.
Twelve month residency
Selected books receive a full year of structured engagement, not a one time announcement.
21,000+ engaged readers
Your work reaches a global community of serious readers who treat each book as a long conversation.
Permanent recognition
Reviews and discussions stay visible and compound long after the residency cycle closes.
Every submission is read in full by Dr. Tomiwa Johnson. You will receive a personal reply, whether or not your book is selected.
Application details
All fields marked with an asterisk are required. Take your time with the synopsis and the statement. These two fields carry the most weight in our initial review.