This Program is currently Closed.
We are to thrilled with the progress so many writers have made through the Author Development Program since its inception in 2018. Writers are well on their way to completion of their manuscripts, or have even seen publication. Congratulations to all those who have gotten to that point and we hope, even if you're not there yet, you will keep at it.
The Alexandra Writers Centre is a community of writers who continues to redefine and reimagine everything that it does. We have taken on some wonderful new initiatives in the past year and realize that sometimes programs come and programs go. The Author Development Program is not going anywhere, but we have decided to take a break so that we can focus on some of the bigger things coming our way, as well as take the time to re-evaluate the ADP so that it can come back better than ever for 2025.
The Alexandra Writers Centre is a community of writers who continues to redefine and reimagine everything that it does. We have taken on some wonderful new initiatives in the past year and realize that sometimes programs come and programs go. The Author Development Program is not going anywhere, but we have decided to take a break so that we can focus on some of the bigger things coming our way, as well as take the time to re-evaluate the ADP so that it can come back better than ever for 2025.
Author Development Program (ADP) 2022/23
At AWCS, we want writers to achieve their writing goals and continue to build a community of writers who support and encourage each other.
Loosely modeled after the Humber School Creative Writing Program, the Author Development Program (ADP) is an opportunity for a Story Maker to work one-on-one with a Story Coach and bring their writing closer to publication. Think of it as personal training for writers.
A Story Maker will chose their Story Coach and work through all or part of their manuscript with attention given to elements of craft such as plot, story, character, dialogue, pace, style and structure. Makers will focus on the particular needs of the manuscript, as determined by the Story Coach.
The Story Coach will provide feedback and meet with the Story Maker to discuss next steps, suggestions for improvement and to provide the encouragement needed to see their writing projects to completion. There will also be workshops and roundtable discussions with other participants within the program. Story Makers will maintain regular communication with their Story Coaches and meet one-on-one at various points during the program.
The AWCS will provide private meeting/writing space for Story Makers to work together or independently, to form new connections to further advance their professional development and networking opportunities.
This program is for intermediate to advanced level writers with a complete first draft of a full-length manuscript in any genre.
Preference will be given to those with publication credits and/or a proven commitment to professional development (courses, workshops, writers in residence). Experience giving and receiving feedback is essential.
Program Expectations:
The Story Maker is expected to produce/re-write and submit 20-30 pages every two weeks to the Story Coach and be available to meet for a manuscript discussion. These meetings can be scheduled offsite, at AWCS, or online as determined between Maker and Coach.
The Story Coach will read and review submissions and provide feedback on manuscripts, identifying areas that need improvement and giving suggestions, writing exercises, and reference materials.
Program Time Frame/Length: NEW IN 2023
January 2023 - June 2023 (6 months)
Program Fee:
$100 non-refundable application fee (application fee will be deducted from program fee upon successful application.)
$2700/participant (subsidies and flexible payment options available)
Fee includes: One year AWCS membership, one-on-one story coaching, private workshops designed just for Story Makers, and FOUR regularly scheduled workshops/or a class ($300 value) of your choosing throughout the term.
2023 Story Coaches
We have coaches for poetry, playwriting, memoir, essays, short fiction, long fiction - YA, middle grade, speculative, literary and more.
Some pairings may be strictly online while others may be a combination of both.
Bertrand Bickersteth | S. Portico Bowman | Pam Clark | paulo da costa | Vivian Hansen | Alexandra Latos | Heather Osborne | Tina Petrick | Holly Schofield | Anna Marie Sewell.
VIEW FULL BIOS
APPLY TO BE A STORY MAKER
Story Makers are writers who can show a proven commitment to their craft through publications, workshops and courses, and those who have a minimum of a full-length first draft of a manuscript they wish to develop. If this sounds like you, this program may be the next step in your writing journey.
Application Guidelines
General Guidelines
Application Packages MUST include:
PAY APPLICATION FEE HERE
The application package MUST be in one document in .doc .docx or .pdf formats and document title MUST be [FirstNameLastName_ADP_StoryMaker2023]
Application Deadline: November 18, 2022
Submit applications by email ONLY to info@alexandrawriters.org
Loosely modeled after the Humber School Creative Writing Program, the Author Development Program (ADP) is an opportunity for a Story Maker to work one-on-one with a Story Coach and bring their writing closer to publication. Think of it as personal training for writers.
A Story Maker will chose their Story Coach and work through all or part of their manuscript with attention given to elements of craft such as plot, story, character, dialogue, pace, style and structure. Makers will focus on the particular needs of the manuscript, as determined by the Story Coach.
The Story Coach will provide feedback and meet with the Story Maker to discuss next steps, suggestions for improvement and to provide the encouragement needed to see their writing projects to completion. There will also be workshops and roundtable discussions with other participants within the program. Story Makers will maintain regular communication with their Story Coaches and meet one-on-one at various points during the program.
The AWCS will provide private meeting/writing space for Story Makers to work together or independently, to form new connections to further advance their professional development and networking opportunities.
This program is for intermediate to advanced level writers with a complete first draft of a full-length manuscript in any genre.
Preference will be given to those with publication credits and/or a proven commitment to professional development (courses, workshops, writers in residence). Experience giving and receiving feedback is essential.
Program Expectations:
The Story Maker is expected to produce/re-write and submit 20-30 pages every two weeks to the Story Coach and be available to meet for a manuscript discussion. These meetings can be scheduled offsite, at AWCS, or online as determined between Maker and Coach.
The Story Coach will read and review submissions and provide feedback on manuscripts, identifying areas that need improvement and giving suggestions, writing exercises, and reference materials.
Program Time Frame/Length: NEW IN 2023
January 2023 - June 2023 (6 months)
Program Fee:
$100 non-refundable application fee (application fee will be deducted from program fee upon successful application.)
$2700/participant (subsidies and flexible payment options available)
Fee includes: One year AWCS membership, one-on-one story coaching, private workshops designed just for Story Makers, and FOUR regularly scheduled workshops/or a class ($300 value) of your choosing throughout the term.
2023 Story Coaches
We have coaches for poetry, playwriting, memoir, essays, short fiction, long fiction - YA, middle grade, speculative, literary and more.
Some pairings may be strictly online while others may be a combination of both.
Bertrand Bickersteth | S. Portico Bowman | Pam Clark | paulo da costa | Vivian Hansen | Alexandra Latos | Heather Osborne | Tina Petrick | Holly Schofield | Anna Marie Sewell.
VIEW FULL BIOS
APPLY TO BE A STORY MAKER
Story Makers are writers who can show a proven commitment to their craft through publications, workshops and courses, and those who have a minimum of a full-length first draft of a manuscript they wish to develop. If this sounds like you, this program may be the next step in your writing journey.
Application Guidelines
General Guidelines
- You MUST have a complete first draft of your project.
- You MUST be able to meet the time commitment necessary for this program (20-25 hours per month).
Application Packages MUST include:
- A cover letter introducing yourself, your writing experience, goals for your work-in-progress, why you should be selected for this program and your top three choices for Story Coach.
- A writing CV outlining your publication credits and any workshops, courses, residencies, retreats in which you’ve participated.
- A five-page writing sample (double-spaced) of a published piece of writing (or writing currently out on submission).
- A ten-page writing sample (double-spaced) of the project you hope to develop during the program.
- A one-page synopsis of your project with title, genre and current word count.
- $100 non-refundable application fee.
PAY APPLICATION FEE HERE
The application package MUST be in one document in .doc .docx or .pdf formats and document title MUST be [FirstNameLastName_ADP_StoryMaker2023]
Application Deadline: November 18, 2022
Submit applications by email ONLY to info@alexandrawriters.org
