Looking for a Professional Development Opportunity?
This could be the one for you. The Australian Society of Authors is awarding 13 mentorships to assist Australian writers and illustrators to develop their work to a publishable standard.
Applications are due February 6, 2026.
The 10 selected writers of adult fiction, non-fiction, young adult and children’s fiction will receive:
- A twenty-hour mentorship with an ASA mentor
- One free ticket to the ASA’s Pitch Perfect course
- One free ticket for a Virtual Literary Speed Dating Pitch
- One year of free ASA membership
The 3 creators of illustrated works (Children’s picture books & graphic novels) receive:
- A ten-hour mentorship with an ASA mentor for their manuscript or illustration project
- One free ticket to the ASA’s Pitch Perfect or Pitch Perfect: Picture Books course
- One free ticket for a Virtual Literary Speed Dating or Picture Book Matchmaker pitch
- One year of free ASA Membership.