Ten writers have been accepted into this year’s George R.R. Martin Summer Intensive Writing Workshop Medill.

Medill received almost 200 workshop applications from accomplished journalists around the world. The group of fellows includes veteran journalists covering a variety of topics such as entertainment, immigration, business, health, and fashion. They hail from all across the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Israel.

“We are delighted to have these immensely talented writers in our second workshop,” said Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan, George R.R. Martin Chair in Storytelling and senior lecturer. “Many have been working on these first novels for years. We look forward to helping them bring these vital stories out into the literary world.”

Over the course of the seven-day workshop, fellows will attend craft-focused classes on the various aspects of writing a novel, workshop their book chapters with instructors who are award-winning novelists themselves, attend firesides with visiting authors, have the opportunity to meet literary agents, and also have concentrated writing time.

“We are very grateful for the vision of George R.R. Martin,” Tan said. “His generosity has enabled us to create this workshop which will have an impact on literature.”

Visit the Medill website for bios on this year’s fellows.