Services

Mentorships

Have a first draft but don’t know how to improve it? Need help with structure or character development? Looking for professional support to strengthen your manuscript?

The ASA offers mentorships to all published and unpublished writers and illustrators with a work-in-progress. 

ASA Mentorships

Book a professional mentorship here.

First Ten Pages Mentorship

A three-hour consultation on your first ten pages including reading time and feedback.

Illustrator Mentorships

A three-hour consultation on your portfolio or picture book flatplan.

Mentor's Register

Browse the stellar talent we have available to help you develop your work.

Picture Book Dual Mentors

A 5-hour mentorship with dual mentors Erica Wagner and Craig Smith for picture book creators.

Award Mentorships

Apply for a Copyright Agency funded mentorship here.

Style File Award Mentorships

5 winners will receive free illustration mentorships for their portfolio or picture book projects, valued at $540.

TAS Writers & Illustrators Mentorship Program

Apply for an Arts Tasmania funded mentorship here.

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