Category Archives: Mentor Program

10 Minutes With An Expert via Manuscript Academy

March 9, 2017Critiques, Literary, Mentor Program, Uncategorized10 Minutes With An Agent, Adult, Agents, Answers, Authors, books, Editing, Editors, Feedback, Fiction, First Page, Insider Knowledge, Inspiration, Manuscript, Manuscript Academy, Marketing, Middle Grade, Non-Fiction, Opportunity, Pitch, Projects, Publishing, Query, Questions, Writers, Writing, Young Adultpdpabst

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If you’ve ever wanted to sit down with an agent or editor? Well now you can! Manuscript Academy has put together a day for authors to chat with the professional’s of the publishing world called 10 Minutes With An Expert. The time can be used to:

Pitch your project
Get instant feedback on your query or first page
Ask about your unique publishing situation
Ask any publishing question!

Meetings last 10 minutes and are first come first served. The cost for this invaluable access is $49 (US). To make the most of your time, have your questions ready. And have fun learning!

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction.

James Patterson Masterclass and Co-Author Competition

February 27, 2017Literary, Mentor ProgramAuthor, books, Chapters, Co-Author, Craft, dreams, Feedback, Fiction, Finalists, Grand Prize, Hook, Inspiration, James Patterson, Learning, Lessons, MasterClass, Monetary Prize, novels, Opportunity, Outlines, Pitch, Semi-Finalists, Stories, Words, Work In Progress, Writers, Writing Classpdpabst

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With New York Times Bestselling author James Patterson‘s net worth at $700 million, who wouldn’t want to take a MasterClass with him? There will be 22 video lessons and exercises for $90. Super afforadable peeps! Even better, he’s choosing someone from the class to co-author a book with him!

Say what?

Yeppers, you heard right. James Patterson will choose someone to write a novel with him. During the competition, each stage is designed to help you craft and pitch a novel. And the prizes are:

10 Semi-Finalists: Ten students will win $1000 based on book hook and sample chapter.
3 Finalists: Three students from the ten semi-finalists will be chosen to submit outlines for their books and will win $2500.
1 Grand Prize Winner: Opportunity to co-author a book with James Patterson. In addition, $5000.

If you’re interested, get your words polished. The deadline for the competition is March 1, 2017!

As always, good luck!

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction.

Writing With The Stars

January 14, 2017Contests, Literary, Mentor ProgramArtists, Authors, BeckyTara Books, Childrens Books, Critiques, Feedback, Fiction, Illustrators, Industry Knowledge, Manascripts, Published Authors, Stories, Writers, Writing, Writing With The Starspdpabst

BeckyTara Books is hosting Writing With The Stars, a mentorship opportunity for picture book writers and illustrators. The industry stars who have generously agreed to donate their time and knowledge to this program can be found here. Applicants who are selected will be paired with one of these amazing author/illustrators for a three-month mentorship. Wowza!

Be sure to check their complete submission rules and application. Deadline to enter is January 16, 2017. As always, good luck!

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction

WRITING IN THE MARGINS MENTOR PROGRAM

November 11, 2016Fellowship, Literary, Mentor ProgramAuthors of Color, Disabled Authors, Editors, Feedback, Free, Manuscripts, Marginalized Social Group, Marginalized Voices, Mentor Program, November, Publication, Published Authors, Submissions, Underrepresented Authors, Underrepresented Stories, Unpublished Authors, Writing In The Marginspdpabst

The Writing in the Margins is a website dedicated to helping underrepresented storied find their place. They have a Mentor Program which pairs an emerging author from a marginalized social group with an experienced editor or traditionally published author in order to work closely on preparing an unpublished manuscript to submit for publication. All authors and editors work on a completely volunteer basis, and there is no charge to the emerging author. Applications are open twice a year, and necessary applicant qualifications are highlighted prior to the submission period.

Applications are currently open! Please apply by NOVEMBER 30. The mentoring period will be in 2017 from February through April. This time they are accepting applications from the following groups:

Authors of color
Disabled authors

To submit your entry, go here. As always, good luck!

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction.

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