If you're looking to apply for mentoring, here are the details you need for your application.
We ask you to
apply for mentoring so that we can check that the service is a good fit for you, and it also helps us to match you up with the perfect mentor!
To apply for our Mentoring Service, you will need the following information ready:
- Your Writing Background and Ambitions: Briefly share your writing experience and goals.
- Project Summary: Describe your project, including title, genre, and progress.
- Writing Sample: Submit up to 1,500 words
- Desired Mentoring Hours: Choose between 10, 20, 30, or a shorter block of 1-9 hours.
- Mentoring Objectives: Explain what you aim to achieve.
- Preferred Mentor: Select a mentor based on their expertise. Unsure who to choose? Explore our mentors’ areas of expertise here.
No pressure—filling out the form doesn’t commit you to anything. We’re just here to make sure our Mentoring Service is the right fit for you and your writing adventure!
How does applying for one or two hours of mentoring work?
If you have a specific concern that you’d like a mentor’s advice on – such as your opening chapter, or a synopsis – then you may be interested in applying for one or two hours of mentoring.
On the application form, you can choose from two options to structure this time:
- Review and feedback. This is where you’ll upload a document for your mentor to review, and then receive their feedback in a video call (or over email, if you’d prefer). As a guideline, our mentors can read 2,500 words in 30 minutes. This means that, for example, with one hour of mentoring, you could structure your time as 30 minutes for your mentor to review your document, followed by a 30-minute call for feedback.
- Coaching sessions. This option allows you to spend the full amount of time in video calls with your mentor, rather than asking them to review a document. This is perfect for brainstorming your ideas, going through questions, or simply chatting through your current writing stage and concerns with an expert in your genre.
The application form will also ask for further details about what you hope to achieve in your session, so that we can structure the time in the way that works best for you.
How do I choose my mentor?
In your application, you’ll be able to select a preferred mentor. We recommend looking at the genres that our mentors specialise in, and seeing if any of their profiles especially resonate with you. If you’re not sure, that’s no problem! You can select ‘No preferred mentor’, and our team will match you with our top choice for your project.
Will my mentor read my whole manuscript?
Although our Mentoring Service is bespoke to you and your needs, generally, it’s worth noting that mentors typically won’t read an entire manuscript. This is because there might not be enough time for your mentor to read your entire manuscript and offer feedback/guidance. If you are interested in receiving a written editorial report on your entire manuscript, you might want to consider our
Editorial Services such as a
Manuscript Assessment or
Developmental Edit.
If you have any further questions about mentoring, you can book a call with a member of the team
here, or you can get in touch with the team at
info@jerichowriters.com.