Eastern Frontier Society

04/07/2026

Last day to apply for the 2026 Norton Island Residency cohort! More details at the link in our bio. 🌊

03/31/2026

03/28/2026

This is what a Norton Island Residency sounds like. Come be wild and joyful and make art on an island off the coast of Maine with us this summer! Applications close in 4 days—visit the link in our bio to apply. 🌊

03/07/2026

Norton Island Residency had our first appearance in Baltimore thanks to 2025 alum James Charlesworth, who felt so inspired by his time on the island that he donated a bookfair spot and spent most of the conference behind this table telling people about us. We are so grateful—for this act of passion and generosity, for the alums hugging in front of our table, and for this special community. 🌲🌊♥️

Wish we could have taken a photo of every Norton writer who passed by our table, but here are at least a few familiar faces! It was wonderful to see everyone, and we can’t wait to meet the 2026 cohort. Applications close March 31st! Apply, apply!

Also, some please buy Henry this giant gummy shark.

12/02/2025

The Norton Island Residency is offering two fellowships in 2026—and we need your support! The Island Fellowship is awarded to a writer in any genre whose work addresses issues of social or environmental concern. The Stephen T. Dunn Memorial Fellowship (new this year!) is awarded to a writer who has devoted their efforts to teaching and being of service to others.

Help support access to this incredible place at the link in our bio!

11/19/2025

Now accepting applications for Norton Island Residency 2026. Click the link in bio or go to www.easternfrontier.org to apply and for more information.

07/28/2025

07/27/2025

07/26/2025

07/25/2025

Jumping back into life after this residency and to be honest, we’re all feeling a bit like Misha at the cold plunge. Thank you, 2025 residents, for the laughs, the joy, the wild creativity, and the beauty you brought to the island! We may all be leaving today, but any alum will tell you: Norton Island stays with you. 🌊