The Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild is now accepting applications for apprentices and mentors for the 2025 Mentorship Program. This program allows developing writers (apprentices) to work in a supportive environment under the guidance of professional writers (mentors). The mentor provides the apprentice with one-on-one instruction in the craft of creative writing, and pairs will be in regular contact during the program. The program is open to writers in all genres and will be tailored to the apprentice's individual needs.
The program will run from January 1 to April 30, 2025, and will include 4 pairings of mentors and apprentices. Mentorship pairs may work together virtually (i.e. video calls, email, phone calls), or in person. Required meetings for all participants will be held via Zoom in early January, mid-February and early May. An in-person Apprentice Reading will be co-hosted with the Indigenous Mentorship program in May 2025 as a conclusion to the programs. There is no cost to apply for this program and there are no participation fees.
Full program details and application guidelines are here. Please read carefully before applying.
To help the SWG support writers of diverse communities and identities, we encourage applicants to self-declare if they identify as a writer who is a member of group(s) experiencing marginalization and underrepresentation. (i.e. Black, Indigenous, or Person of Colour, 2SLGBTQ+, or Disability). Indigenous writers may also apply to the Indigenous Mentorship Program as mentors or apprentices, but will only be accepted into one program.
Deadline: Applications must be emailed to programs@skwriter.com by Tuesday, October 2, 2024 (midnight).
Call for Mentors
The SWG is seeking experienced writers in all genres to participate in the Mentorship Program. Mentors who have participated in the program in the past are welcome to re-apply.
Four mentors will be selected based on the following criteria:
Mentors will receive a fee of $2,800 for their participation from Jan 1 to April 30, 2025.
Complete information on how to apply to be a mentor is available here: https://skwriter.com/programs-and-services/mentorship-programs/mentorship-program
Call for Apprentices
The SWG is seeking four emerging writers who wish to develop their skills in the craft of creative writing. Eligible applicants will meet the following criteria:
Complete information on how to apply to be an apprentice is available here: https://skwriter.com/programs-and-services/mentorship-programs/mentorship-program
The results of this competition will be announced in November. The decisions of the jury will be final. Jurors may choose not to make the entire four matches.
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