Get Involved
Instructor Applications are OPEN!
Undergraduate and graduate students: Cosmic Writers wants to work with you!
Apply by 11:59pm on Wednesday, September 16th, to be considered for our fall teaching artist cohort.
Our teaching artists run all our creative writing workshops, both virtually and in-person in the NYC and Philadelphia areas. They teach in genres ranging from science fiction to slam poetry, going into partner sites at schools, libraries, and community organizations in order to get kids excited about the power of writing. Once teaching artists are hired, they can stay in the instructor network for the remainder of their time in university, getting matched with new teaching opportunities as they arise and as you express interest. As a result, the time commitment is flexible based on our instructors’ availability.
Instructors are paid on a program-by-program basis, with stipends varying based on the length and type of each program. For example, a class visit will be paid at a rate of $60 per hourlong workshop, which includes prep time and travel time.
Cosmic Writers is seeking volunteers of all ages!
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Ages 8-14: Beta Reading
If you're a young reader or writer with a lot to say, we want to hear from you! Give your feedback on our next creative writing activity book before it's published.
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Ages 14+: Running Event Booths
Cosmic Writers can often be found running creative writing booths at neighborhood events in Philadelphia and NYC. If you're a resident of either city, come facilitate!
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Ages 18+: Mentoring Young Writers
Apply to become a mentor in our Cosmic Coaching program, where you can provide a young writer with 8 life-changing weeks of one-on-one support.
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Mid-Career+: Board Service
Cosmic Writers is currently seeking 1–3 additional board members! If you want to write the future of our organization, reach out to Executive Director Rowana Miller.