Transatlantic Writers’ Group

The Transatlantic Writers’ Group is an initiative to promote emerging and underrepresented voices in the transatlantic policy space.

The group seeks to create a supportive group of emerging thinkers to:

  1. share ideas for policy writing projects focused on transatlantic relations and intended for public audiences (op-eds, analysis, academic research); 
  2. peer edit drafts of writing projects; 
  3. develop relationships with other like-minded emerging writers and leaders;
  4. create mutual connections with editors and publication outlets. 

Details and membership criteria:

  • The group is for writers aged 20-35 currently writing on transatlantic issues, broadly defined. 
  • Members will be selected in consultation with program administrators. Membership decisions will ultimately be the decision of the organizers, based primarily on the quality of submitted writing samples. A resumé or particular academic degree is not required.
  • The group is limited to a maximum of 20 members. Membership conveys no affiliation with any other entity.
  • A current, demonstrated interest in writing for a public audience is a prerequisite for joining the group. Members will commit to being active participants in virtual, and, where possible, in-person group discussions, to be held every 3 weeks; read and comment on drafts of others’ writing projects; and contribute their own drafts for discussion at least once every 3 months.
  • Projects can be op-eds, other analytical pieces, or excerpts/drafts of longer policy papers or book chapters; can be work-related projects or writing projects pursued independently of the member’s primary professional affiliation. 
  • Membership provides members with: a supportive community of like-minded peers to share tips, refine pitches to outlets, facilitate introductions to editors, and to navigate the policy writing and publishing worlds in Washington, DC. and beyond.

A small selection of the output of this group over the years can be found below: