Reading Suggestions
Out now! Harbinger by Shelley Puhak
DISQUIET 2015 alum Shelly Puhak’s National Poetry Series winning book of poetry, Harbinger, is out today from Harper Collins! You can read her poem...
International Literary Program in Lisbon, Portugal June 25 - July 7 2023
meet our Faculty
Our faculty and guests for 2023 will include Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Jessica Anthony, Chris Feliciano Arnold, Abigail Chabitnoy, Erica Dawson, Deanne Fitzmaurice, Arthur Flowers, Chang-Rae Lee, Lili Loofbourow, Cyriaco Lopez, Juan Martinez, Carter Sickels, Terri Witek, and editors from The Common and Granta, with more TBA. We'll be updating our faculty pages over the next few weeks, so check back soon!
aboutThe Program
Workshops, costs and deadlines, additional activities and other information about the program.
Ready? Apply Now
Applications are open through December 1 for the 2023 program.
“Snowstorm” by Bruna Dantas Lobato
DISQUIET alum and 2018 Luso-American Fellowship winner Bruna Dantas Lobato has a new short story out in the New Yorker! Read “Snowstorm” here....
Out now! Seeking Fortune Elsewhere by Sindya Bhanoo
We’re happy to announce that Seeking Fortune Elsewhere, the debut collection by DISQUIET Prize (and O. Henry Award) winner Sindya Bhanoo is available now...
Dzanc Books and Disquiet to assist Ukrainian writers
The staff of Dzanc Books and Disquiet have been watching the Russian invasion of Ukraine with horror. Like many, we’re trying to find small ways to help....
Shelley Puhak in Smithsonian
An article adapted from DISQUIET alum Shelley Puhak’s forthcoming book, The Dark Queens, examines “two lesser-known but long-reigning and...
The Smoke is Me, Burning by C.A. Blintzios
Look at this fantastic cover for DISQUIET alum Constantine Blintzios’ new book: It’s coming out in 2022, but you can pre-order it now from...
