-preferably someone who has time for you, writes in your genre, has experience and is eager to teach another individual....
2007-02-11 21:03:43 · 4 answers · asked by Globetrotter 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
The International Women's Writing Guild has a mentoring program. The Speculative Literature Foundation also has a mentorship program. Many colleges and universities do as well.
An important point, however, is to have a clear understanding of what you expect out of the mentor and what you are willing to give back. I have worked as a mentor in the past, and had to deal with many young writers who think a mentor is someone who is going to help you get published and tell you how great you are. A mentor is someone who is going to help you perfect your craft, and that can be a painful process for your ego. Believe me, there have been times I have dragged writers kicking and screaming to get the most out of their work!
2007-02-12 07:06:20 · answer #1 · answered by bardsandsages 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A good mentor is semeone who will eager to teach you what he knows .... and has a heart for writing and knows many things from 1 idea to another and a very optimistic person . .. .
2007-02-11 21:15:24 · answer #2 · answered by Bug Catcher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest joining writing groups, online if there aren't any in your area. You can learn in the company of fellow writers, and may find a mentor there.
2007-02-11 21:16:05 · answer #3 · answered by Virginia S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
post a bulletin at school, or talk to teachers of the level you want to write, and ask them if they know of anyone...or any work shops..
maybe even a college student or professor could help. there are lots of books out there to help also..just gotta look!
2007-02-11 21:08:32 · answer #4 · answered by blah123456 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋