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In this intensive course, you will learn everything you need to begin your own writing mentoring practice. This course is designed for writers who already have some experience giving feedback and have some informational expertise in their genre, but could use support in turning that experience into paid work. Each module will involve an informational-intensive lecture followed by an interactive Q&A and discussion. There will also be one synchronous lab session, which will be approximately two hours long.
THE NEXT FOUR WEEK INTENSIVE WILL BEGIN IN MARCH. You may purchase your place in the class now or contact Meg for more information about dates.
The following material is covered in the four week intensive:
MODULE ONE: What the Pedagogy and Research Demonstrate
What IS writing mentoring? How is it different from coaching, editing, and teaching? What is the pedagogy behind this concept, and what does the research teach us?
Developing your own philosophy, approach, and style — one that will lead to sustainable and meaningful work
Basic principles for fair pricing
How writing mentor practices can be beneficial in any writer-to-writer relationship
Synchronous class discussion for questions, discussions, and sharing
MODULE TWO: Common Challenges in a 1:1 Writing Relationship
How to support and guide a writer who isn’t writing, or otherwise not following through on their self-stated goals
How to approach problematic writing from a mentoring framework
How to offer publication support from a mentoring mindset
MODULE THREE: Practice together!
The Lab! This module will meet SYNCHRONOUSLY for two hours
MODULE FOUR: All the Nuts & Bolts & Practical Concerns
How to find and retain clients
Cross-genre work and building your client base
Contracts, taxes, invoices, pay sheets — all the “paperwork!”
While the material in this course is intensive (we cover a LOT each week!), the formality of the class discussions is not intense. You can attend the class discussion in comfortable attire and with family, roommates, pets, etc in the background. Writers who wish to can feel free to keep their screens off and simply listen to the discussion.
Additionally, there are a limited amount of financial hardship scholarships available for this course. Please contact Meg via the Contact form for more information.
Please note that there are no refunds after the course material is delivered, one week before the class begins. All course material is protected under copyright and is intended for personal education only. No part of the course may be replicated or used without written permission from THE WRITING MENTORS.
In this intensive course, you will learn everything you need to begin your own writing mentoring practice. This course is designed for writers who already have some experience giving feedback and have some informational expertise in their genre, but could use support in turning that experience into paid work. Each module will involve an informational-intensive lecture followed by an interactive Q&A and discussion. There will also be one synchronous lab session, which will be approximately two hours long.
THE NEXT FOUR WEEK INTENSIVE WILL BEGIN IN MARCH. You may purchase your place in the class now or contact Meg for more information about dates.
The following material is covered in the four week intensive:
MODULE ONE: What the Pedagogy and Research Demonstrate
What IS writing mentoring? How is it different from coaching, editing, and teaching? What is the pedagogy behind this concept, and what does the research teach us?
Developing your own philosophy, approach, and style — one that will lead to sustainable and meaningful work
Basic principles for fair pricing
How writing mentor practices can be beneficial in any writer-to-writer relationship
Synchronous class discussion for questions, discussions, and sharing
MODULE TWO: Common Challenges in a 1:1 Writing Relationship
How to support and guide a writer who isn’t writing, or otherwise not following through on their self-stated goals
How to approach problematic writing from a mentoring framework
How to offer publication support from a mentoring mindset
MODULE THREE: Practice together!
The Lab! This module will meet SYNCHRONOUSLY for two hours
MODULE FOUR: All the Nuts & Bolts & Practical Concerns
How to find and retain clients
Cross-genre work and building your client base
Contracts, taxes, invoices, pay sheets — all the “paperwork!”
While the material in this course is intensive (we cover a LOT each week!), the formality of the class discussions is not intense. You can attend the class discussion in comfortable attire and with family, roommates, pets, etc in the background. Writers who wish to can feel free to keep their screens off and simply listen to the discussion.
Additionally, there are a limited amount of financial hardship scholarships available for this course. Please contact Meg via the Contact form for more information.
Please note that there are no refunds after the course material is delivered, one week before the class begins. All course material is protected under copyright and is intended for personal education only. No part of the course may be replicated or used without written permission from THE WRITING MENTORS.