The Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild is pleased to announce the participants of the 2026 Mentorship Program and BIPOC Mentorship Programs. These programs nurture emerging Saskatchewan writers by pairing them with established writing mentors for a 4-month program (Jan 1 – April 30).

 

Mentorship Program

 

Marilyn Frey (Saskatoon) mentored by J. Jill Robinson (Galiano Island) – fiction

Norma Galambos (Leask) mentored by Alison Lohans (Regina) – middle-grade fiction

Amber Goodwyn (Regina) mentored by Michael Trussler (Regina) – poetry

Monica Johnson (Saskatoon) mentored by Tanya Reimer (Caron) – romantic science fiction

 

BIPOC Mentorship Program

 

Sophia Eve (Saskatoon) mentored by Tara Gereaux (Regina) – fiction

 

The apprentices will have the opportunity to share their work publicly at the Apprentice Reading on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Saskatoon.

 

With thanks to our Funders:

 

                    

 

In proud partnership with: