DETAILS FOR SUMMER 2026

Applications are now closed. Final decisions will be made by May 29, 2026. Please contact academy@inkluded.org with any questions.

Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years old to apply.

• You must identify as BIPoC.

• You must reside in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut) and be able to commute into New York City. Applicants that do not currently reside in the tri-state area but are planning to relocate and are able to commute into NYC for the Academy’s in-person sessions may be considered.

  Duration

• The academy takes place between June 25-September 12, 2026.

• Saturday classes take place virtually 10am-4pm EST. Thursday sessions take place virtually from 7pm to 9:30pm EST. Orientation and Capstone are conducted in-person.

• All dates are mandatory, and participants are required to be present for the duration.

  2026 Academy Schedule

  THURSDAY, JUNE 25 — Orientation Night (In-Person)

  SATURDAY, JULY 11 — Agenting

  SATURDAY, JULY 18 — Editorial

  SATURDAY, JULY 25 — Royalties, Contracts

  THURSDAY, JULY 30 — Resumes, Cover Letters, Interviews

  SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 — Managing Editorial, Production

  SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 — Publicity, Sales, Marketing

  SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 — Subsidiary Rights, Scouting

  THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 — Resumes, Cover Letters, Interviews II

   SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 — Job Applications, Interviews, Human Resources

  SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 — Capstone Presentation (In-Person)