Atlanta Writers ClubAuthor Mentorship Program
The Atlanta Writers Club (AWC) is proud to present our 2027 Author Mentorship Program! This unique opportunity provides AWC members with coaching and critique over an 8-month period to help mentees improve their manuscripts (e.g., book-length fiction and nonfiction, short stories
Current, paid AWC members who want to be mentees or mentors · Mentorship runs for 8 consecutive months starting in January through August; 2027 cohort enrollment closes December 20, 2026 · $500 plus 3% credit card processing fee for mentees
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The Atlanta Writers Club (AWC) is proud to present our 2027 Author Mentorship Program ! This unique opportunity provides AWC members with coaching and critique over an 8-month period to help mentees improve their manuscripts (e.g., book-length fiction and nonfiction, short stories, essays, poetry) and take steps toward accomplishing their craft and publishing goals. In addition, the program offers mentors a means of giving back to the AWC and paying forward any help they received when they were working on their early manuscripts.
The enrollment period for the 2027 cohort closes on December 20, 2026.
The AWC Author Mentorship Program is open to all current, paid club members (must keep membership active at least until the end of the 8-month mentorship period).
The mentorship program will start in January and run for 8 consecutive months through August. The mentor matched with the mentee will provide a mix of writing craft and career advice via mentoring meetings and manuscript editing.
Any mentee accepted into the program and agreeing to the match with a mentor shall pay the AWC $500 plus 3% credit card processing fee prior to the start of the 8-month mentoring period. The AWC shall provide the mentor with a $300 honorarium per mentee (limit of 3 mentees), paid after the conclusion of the 8-month mentoring period for each mentee.
Questions
Who is eligible for the Author Mentorship Program?
The AWC Author Mentorship Program is open to all current, paid club members (must keep membership active at least until the end of the 8-month mentorship period).
When does the mentorship program run?
The mentorship program will start in January and run for 8 consecutive months through August.
What is the mentee fee?
Any mentee accepted into the program and agreeing to the match with a mentor shall pay the AWC $500 plus 3% credit card processing fee prior to the start of the 8-month mentoring period.
How much is the mentor honorarium?
The AWC shall provide the mentor with a $300 honorarium per mentee (limit of 3 mentees), paid after the conclusion of the 8-month mentoring period for each mentee.
Who should I contact with questions?
Please direct any questions about the AWC Author Mentorship Program to AWC Executive Director George Weinstein.
Details
- Who
- Current, paid AWC members who want to be mentees or mentors
- When
- Mentorship runs for 8 consecutive months starting in January through August; 2027 cohort enrollment closes December 20, 2026
- Where
- Mentoring meetings are in-person (ideally) or virtual
- Cost
- $500 plus 3% credit card processing fee for mentees
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