Deadline for Applications July 31, 2025
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The Author Development Program (ADP) is an opportunity for a Story Maker to work one-on-one with a Story Coach to bring their writing to the next level and that much closer to publication. A Story Maker will work through all or part of the manuscript with attention given to craft through critique and discussion, workshops and roundtable discussions gaining support, experience and knowledge from their Story Coach(es) and, on occasion, from other participants in the program.
Success of the program is contingent on that Story Maker/Story Coach relationship.
The Story Maker gets to choose their Story Coach.
Something that makes this program special from other similar programs, is that the Story Maker chooses who they want to work with. We do not pair people except in instances were we feel a different coach might be better suited to a maker. Successful inclusion in the line up of Story Coaches does not guarantee your participation in the program. Sell yourself in your application and your bio to our selection committee and to the potential Story Maker. Additionally, you do not have to accept a pairing if you don't feel it's a good fit.
All genres accepted. The more diverse the better.
Included Genres (hopefully): Novel (all genres), Memoir, Short Story Collection, Screenwriting, Playwriting, Poetry
The program ends with a reading and celebration that is usually in person, but depending on number of out of town participants, might be done virtually.
APPLY TO BE A STORY COACH
Program Commitment
January 2026 - June 2026
Program Expectations
The Story Coach will read and review submissions and provide feedback on manuscripts, identifying areas that need improvement and giving suggestions through discussion, writing exercises, reference materials etc. The coach is not an editor. They are to support and encourage the Makers to successful completion of their manuscripts, or whatever goals have been established, within the limits provided.
General Guidelines
Application Packages MUST include:
The application package MUST be in one document in .doc .docx or .pdf formats and document title MUST be [FirstNameLastName_ADP_StoryCoach2025]
REMUNERATION: $2500
Additional $150/workshop
Application Deadline: July 31, 2025
Submit applications by online form only.
Success of the program is contingent on that Story Maker/Story Coach relationship.
The Story Maker gets to choose their Story Coach.
Something that makes this program special from other similar programs, is that the Story Maker chooses who they want to work with. We do not pair people except in instances were we feel a different coach might be better suited to a maker. Successful inclusion in the line up of Story Coaches does not guarantee your participation in the program. Sell yourself in your application and your bio to our selection committee and to the potential Story Maker. Additionally, you do not have to accept a pairing if you don't feel it's a good fit.
All genres accepted. The more diverse the better.
Included Genres (hopefully): Novel (all genres), Memoir, Short Story Collection, Screenwriting, Playwriting, Poetry
The program ends with a reading and celebration that is usually in person, but depending on number of out of town participants, might be done virtually.
APPLY TO BE A STORY COACH
Program Commitment
January 2026 - June 2026
Program Expectations
The Story Coach will read and review submissions and provide feedback on manuscripts, identifying areas that need improvement and giving suggestions through discussion, writing exercises, reference materials etc. The coach is not an editor. They are to support and encourage the Makers to successful completion of their manuscripts, or whatever goals have been established, within the limits provided.
General Guidelines
- Open to Canadian or Permanent Resident writers ONLY.
- You MUST be a published author with a minimum of one full length book (fiction, nonfiction or poetry)/professionally produced script/play
- You MUST have demonstrated teaching/mentoring/coaching experience.
- You MUST be available for the required commitment of a minimum of 10-15 hours per month.
- Additional workshops and/or events might be asked of you but are not mandatory.
Application Packages MUST include:
- A cover letter introducing yourself, your approach to coaching, why you should be selected for this program, the genres you’re most comfortable working with, and how many Story Makers you are willing to work with and whether you are agented, self-published or small press published, or a combination.
- A writing CV outlining your publication credits, teaching experience, residencies you’ve been selected for and any other relevant experience.
- Two (2) letters of reference from individuals or organizations that can speak to your mentoring/coaching abilities.
- Optional: Submit up to two one-day workshops or group event/discussion that you would be interested in presenting - maximum 2 hours in length which may be selected to be presented to the entire cohort throughout the program
- A bio that sells yourself to the potential Story Maker. Remember, you are chosen by the Story Maker, so make them want to work with you.
The application package MUST be in one document in .doc .docx or .pdf formats and document title MUST be [FirstNameLastName_ADP_StoryCoach2025]
REMUNERATION: $2500
Additional $150/workshop
Application Deadline: July 31, 2025
Submit applications by online form only.
