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 & Instructions
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 & Instructions
- You MUST have a complete first draft of your project or be very close to completion by the start of the program.
- You MUST be able to meet the time commitment necessary for this program (20-25 hours per month).
- Review the available Story Coaches. We will make every effort to pair you with your preference, though it's not always possible. We will however, try to pair you with the best coach for your specific needs.
- 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. If you don't have any publication credits, that's ok. We want to see a proven commitment to your craft and goals as a writer.
- 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.
How to apply?
The application package MUST be in one document in .doc .docx or .pdf formats and document title MUST be [FirstNameLastName_ADP_StoryMaker2025]
Send completed applications as an attachment to [email protected] with ADP - Story Maker Application in the subject line.
Deadline for applications is 11:59PM MT, September 27, 2024
Successful applicants will be notified by the end of October or early November 2024. Full payment of the program or payment arrangements must be made before program start.
The application package MUST be in one document in .doc .docx or .pdf formats and document title MUST be [FirstNameLastName_ADP_StoryMaker2025]
Send completed applications as an attachment to [email protected] with ADP - Story Maker Application in the subject line.
Deadline for applications is 11:59PM MT, September 27, 2024
Successful applicants will be notified by the end of October or early November 2024. Full payment of the program or payment arrangements must be made before program start.