It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood.
Fred Rogers Productions, the nonprofit producer of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and Donkey Hodie for PBS, is launching Writers’ Neighborhood, a five-year initiative intended to support new and emerging writers from underrepresented racial groups who want to pursue a career in children’s media.
As part of the initiative, Writers’ Neighborhood is accepting applications to its 8-week-long program from May 1-15. The program is aimed to help chosen applicants hone their skills as well as broaden their experience in the field.
“Many writers in children’s media are freelancers, so we designed the Writers’ Neighborhood with a dual focus of developing your craft and building your career,” says Ellen Doherty, Chief Creative Officer, Fred Rogers Productions. “Knowing how to write a good story or develop engaging characters is a completely different skill set from finding work, asking for and understanding feedback or cultivating relationships, and we want to help our fellows gain experience on all fronts.”
For eligibility requirements and to apply visit Writers’ Neighborhood. Fred Rogers Productions will host an informational webinar regarding the application process April 27. For more information visit the company’s LinkedIn page.
