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ASA Mentorship: Picture Book Collaborations

Receiving input from both a the writing and illustrating perspective, a dual mentorship with Craig Smith and Erica Wagner allows writers and illustrators to bring their work into its most publishable form and more confidently present their work to publishers.

Your details:

* Full name:
* Phone:
* Email:
* Are you an ASA member?
Yes
No

ASA member number (if applicable)

ASA member number (if applicable)

* Are you the Author or Illustrator?

* Are you the Author or Illustrator?
Author
Illustrator
Both (Author/Illustrator)

If applying for a mentorship as an author/illustrator team, please supply the second mentee's details.

Please leave blank if not applicable.

Full name:
Phone:
Email:
Are you an ASA member?
Yes
No

ASA member number (if applicable)

Member number (if applicable)

Are you the Author or Illustrator?

Are you the Author or Illustrator?
Author
Illustrator

Your mentorship:

In what timeframe are you hoping to complete your mentorship?

* In what timeframe are you hoping to complete your mentorship?

Please attach a 300-word statement. Your statement should include a brief synopsis of the work, including its current stage of progress, and what you would like to achieve through the mentorship program.

* Statement:

Please attach your completed manuscript (for authors) or your completed 32pp flatplan (for illustrators).

A blank 32pp flatplan can be downloaded here.

Manuscript:
Flatplan:

By submitting this form, you are agreeing with these Terms and Conditions:

1. Discussion with the Mentors may take place via phone, email or videoconference, as agreed by the Mentee(s) and Mentors.

2. Payment is to be made in advance. An invoice will be issued when the mentorship is confirmed.

3. Mentoring helps creators improve their work, not secure publication. Mentors do not provide referrals to publishers or agents as part of this program.

4. A short survey form is to be completed at the end of the mentorship.


If you have any queries about the ASA’s Mentorship Program, please contact the ASA on 02 9211 1004 or at programs@asauthors.org


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