Australian Writers Mentoring Program

16/07/2024

We are so excited to offer a one-off masterclass for writers who want to develop a stack of strategies for writing with ease. In the hour-long session, Dr Kathryn Heyman will give you five strategies which will help you find writing freedom and connect with you creative instinct - even if you're completely stuck. The webinar is online and free but bookings are essential.

If you are ready to transform your writing, register now.
www.writermentors.com/masterclass

The Australian Writers Mentoring Program provides high level mentoring with award winning writers. Our writing courses are perfect for anyone from new writers looking to refine their style to experienced authors looking for a high level personalized coaching experience.

11/01/2024

Welcome to our first author event of 2024!

Next month, we’re delighted to have bestselling author and AWMP alumni, Hannah Richell join us for our free online series, Creation Stories with AWMP director and acclaimed writer, Dr Kathryn Heyman.

Hannah is the bestselling author of five hugely popular novels, with her latest, The Search Party, to be published this year by Simon & Schuster after a competitive international auction.

In this event, Hannah will speak of her remarkable journey of writing and publishing, and the techniques and strategies she’s developed to master her creative self.

This particular event will be nothing short of inspirational, so book your free ticket via our website now!

Booking link here: www.writermentors.com/events

20/11/2023

We are so incredibly thrilled for AWMP mentee, Julia Levitina whose debut novel will be published by Pantera Press in February 2024.

Julia was mentored by Kathryn Heyman and also completed our Create program in the lead up to her book publication.

Congratulations, Julia! 🎉

17/04/2023

Get it written, whatever stage you're at.

The beautiful thing about the Immersion: Flow program is that it nurtures both experienced writers and emerging creatives.

Celebrated journalists like Caroline Baum, international screenwriters and New York Times bestselling novelists all attest to the curated strategies, techniques and prompts the program offers.

With over 40 years of combined writing experience, Dr Kathryn Heyman, Margo Lanagan and esteemed guests lead a group of writers over 7 carefully planned weeks to creative vitality, ready to embark on any creative project.

Immersion: Flow begins on May 23rd with applications filling up quickly.

Apply now to transform your creative life: https://www.writermentors.com/immersion

15/04/2023

Karol Griffiths is an amazing script editor and development consultant who has worked with the Cohen Brothers, among many others. She's also a stunning writer, but she'd hit a point when - as she says in the video - she was working with other writers and not serving her own creativity. As a result, she was feeling really frustrated and desperate to return to her own writing.

The Immersion: Flow program got her back to her own spectacular writing, and topped her up so that she can serve her own creativity as well. Immersion does this for established writers and for those who are completely new to the pen.

The final Immersion: Flow program begins next month - if you are ready to top up your own creativity, join us!

Apply now and find out more at www.writermentors.com/immersion

13/04/2023

An acclaimed script editor, Karol Griffiths was using all her energy on other people's work - and longing to return to her own writing. The Immersion: Flow program replenished her own creativity, restored her vision and allowed her own words to flow. With daily strategies, gentle guidance and weekly classes, Immersion: Flow does this for established writers and for those who are completely new to the pen. The 2023 Immersion: Flow program begins next month - if you are ready to top up your own creativity, join us! More info at www.writermentors.com/immersion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2glfuuf4JcA

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05/04/2023

Well we just love it when two of our best come together!

In this months issue of The Monthly, AWMP mentor and novelist Toni Jordan writes about Pip Williams’ new novel, The Bookbinder of Jericho as an enchanting new release for this year.

Following the wild success of her debut novel, The Dictionary of Lost Words, which has been adapted into a national stage play and soon-to-be TV series, Pip receives a thoughtful, nuanced review which we thoroughly enjoyed reading.

Pip was mentored by Toni throughout the manuscript process of The Dictionary of Lost Words and we just love to see their connection continue.

It’s thrilling to see both writers celebrate the success of their new novels this year, and we can’t wait to see more!

08/03/2023

Thank you to everyone who has joined our Conversations on Creation series!

We are incredibly excited to share that this month as we are joined by film distributor, novelist, and producer, Andrew Mackie.

Andrew’s company, Transmission Films is known for releasing such indie hits as The King’s Speech and Lion. As a producer, his credits include Ride Like A Girl, Tracks, Candy, Sweet Country, and On Chesil Beach.

Outside of film, he has always been fascinated by all things royal and has long felt that the Queen’s tour of Australian in 1954 was ripe with dramatic potential. The Tour (published in the U.S as Journey After The Crown) takes that tour as a starting point for a dramatic story of family loyalties and competition.

Join this Conversation with Kathryn Heyman as we hear his process in creating a new form of storytelling and his insights and obstacles he encountered along the way.

Book now to confirm your place!

https://www.writermentors.com/events

12/01/2023

Ernest Hemingway once said ‘There is no friend as loyal as a book’.

They become our closest confidant, our relationship with the world and our portal of connection.

Here in this stellar lineup are six brilliant novels that will carry you tightly throughout their pages and stay with you for time to come.

Discover these extraordinary stories now - we’d love to hear your experience!

16/12/2022

Wondering how to overcome obstacles in writing that first or second book?

When writers create their early books they are often more conscious of the lessons involved. Join us for a free event looking at how to get past those roadblocks.

Conversations on Creation are free online events with a focus on learning how to overcome obstacles in writing those early books.
Our free online series features incredible authors interviewed by Kathryn Heyman, revealing their strategies, tools, and techniques in leading a creative path to publishing a book.

On January 31st, Kathryn Heyman will be in conversation with Michelle Johnston, author of Tiny Uncertain Miracles. They'll talk about what Michelle had to learn in order to create this luminous novel, what obstacles (internal and external) she had to overcome - and how she did it.

Free, but bookings essential.
HarperCollins HarperCollins Books Australia

www.writermentors.com/events

07/12/2022

What exciting news to finish the year on!

We are beyond thrilled to welcome Hilary Bell as a brilliant new mentor at the Australian Writers Mentoring Program.

Hilary is an award-winning playwright, lyricist and librettist having won two AWGIES, a Helpmann and an Aurealis, to include a few.

Her work, including playing such as Wolf Lullaby and Splinter, musicals, opera and song cycles have been produced by Griffin, STC, Sydney Opera House and the State Theatre Company of South Australia.

Hilary brings a huge amount of expertise and insight to the program and we can’t wait to see what 2023 has in store!

Head to our website now to read more about Hilary and apply to work with her in the new year. ✨

https://www.writermentors.com/mentors