Crime Writers of Canada - Mentee Application

1. Professional Information

Full Name *

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Phone *

Area Code

Phone Number

CWC Membership Status: (Note: You must be an Associate Member in good standing to apply.) *

I confirm I am a member in good standing.

2. Project Overview

Working Title of Manuscript: *

Primary Sub-Genre: (Check the best fit) *

Primary Sub-Genre: (If you selected "Other" above) *

Manuscript Status: *

Completed Draft (Full story finished)

Target Publishing Path: *

Traditional (Agent/Big Five/Small Press)
Indie / Self-Publishing
Hybrid
Undecided

3. Submission Materials

Project Summary (Max 500 words): Provide a high-level overview of the plot, setting, and main characters. *

Statement of Purpose (Max 500 words): Describe the current state of your work, your top three goals for this program, why this is the right time for you to work with a mentor, and what a "successful" mentorship looks like to you. *

Three Specific Questions for your Mentor: What specific areas of your 5,000-word sample do you want the mentor to critique? (e.g., pacing, dialogue, character motivation, etc.).

Question 1: *

Question 2: *

Question 3: *

4. Writing Sample Upload

File Upload: Please upload the first 5,000 words of your manuscript as a PDF or .docx file. *

Formatting Requirement: Double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman, with page numbers.

5. Terms and Conditions

I understand that if I am selected for this program, I will be required to pay a one-time $25 administrative fee. *

Yes

I have read and agree to the CWC Mentorship Code of Conduct. *

Yes

View Code of Conduct

I understand that while my mentor will provide professional guidance, this program does not guarantee an agent, a publishing contract, or a finished edit of my entire book. *

Yes