Applications for the KYD Mentors Program close at midnight (AEDT) on 10 April 2022.

The KYD Mentors Program, which will run from July to November 2022, is a comprehensive and structured editorial mentorship program designed to support early-career writers in the development of a long-form work of fiction or non-fiction.

Writers across Australia could apply to work with the mentor of their choice over a five-month period. The current mentors are:

• Fiona Wright
• Jock Serong
• Leanne Hall
• Lucia Osborne-Crowley
• Mirandi Riwoe
• Tara June Winch

A mentorship will leave you inspired, motivated and armed with lots of new skills. But don’t just take our word for it—check out the testimonials of previous mentees below!

Find out more about the KYD Mentors Program here.

Applications close at midnight (AEDT) on 10 April 2022. To apply simply download and fill out this application form and send it to us, along with a 10-page sample of your writing, at [email protected] before the deadline.