We’re delighted to announce that SCBWI-MI will hold TWO picture book text opportunities for our 2023-2024 mentorship.
*** New deadline*** The submission window is May 15-June 10th, *2023.
Each mentor is limited to 30 entries In the past, picture book text mentorships have filled up quickly, even with two mentors. Apply early to avoid disappointment. Mentorship Coordinator Jay Whistler will occasionally provide updates on the listserv and other SCBWI-MI social media regarding how many slots are left. If you’re really worried, you can email her at SCBWI.MI.Mentorship@gmail.com Submission Fee is $30, nonrefundable
The Verse mentorship with author Leslie Helakoski
Our interview with Leslie can be found on this post on the Mitten Blog.
The Prose mentorship with author Kim Rogers
Our interview with Kim can be found on this post on the Mitten Blog.
Eligibility:
You must be a current SCBWI member living in MI
“Won and Done” rule: You must not have previously won a text mentorship (novel, picture book, nonfiction).
Exception: if you have previously won an illustration mentorship, you are eligible for a text mentorship.
Schedule:
May 15-June 5–registration window open
June 6-July 6–Judges evaluate entries, score, and return to mentorship coordinator
July 7-August 4–Mentor evaluates top entries and chooses a winner
Early August–Mentees notified they have won
Mid-August–Winners announced on The Mitten blog, the website, and various social media
September–Mentorships begin
Late September to early October–Feedback returned to all mentorship entries
To register, starting May 15, click HERE.
For questions not answered in any of the links above, contact Mentorship Coordinator Jay Whistler at SCBWI.MI.Mentorship@gmail.com