What To Expect

This multi-month mentorship program includes:

  • Opening and closing meetings (Meeting dates happen on different days of the week, weekend afternoons and evenings as well as weeknights to accommodate a variety of schedules and times zones. All workshops are recorded if students are unable to attend any given session. Schedule will be released about a month before the program begins.)

  • Group meetings hosted by our mentors (Meeting dates happen on different days of the week, weekend afternoons and evenings as well as weeknights to accommodate a variety of schedules and times zones. All workshops are recorded if students are unable to attend any given session. Schedule will be released about a month before the program begins.)

  • Optional, weekly virtual writing groups for students multiple times a week

  • Phone or Zoom check-ins with your mentor

  • Optional check-ins with the program administrator

  • Feedback from your mentor on 160 pages of your novel manuscript or numerous picture book manuscripts

  • Optional additional packets post mentorship


Who Is This For?

  • You’re a published author looking to improve your skills and take your writing to the next level

  • You’re a published author aiming for that starred review

  • You’ve lost momentum on a manuscript

  • You’ve almost been signed by an agent, but keep getting sent back for revisions

  • You’re getting good feedback on your books, but haven’t sold one yet

  • You have a complete novel you are getting ready for submission

  • You’ve considered an MFA program, and you can’t afford the steep price

  • You’ve considered an MFA program, and you are most interested in one-on-one guidance and community

  • You have an MFA, and you are looking for an opportunity to sharpen your skills