Periplus Mentorship for BIPOC Writers

A free 12-month mentorship pairing emerging BIPOC writers with established mentors.

Eligibility

BIPOC writers (US-based) without an MFA, agent, or book deal.

BIPOC
US-based
No MFA / no agent / no book deal

Application requirements

1Writing sample
2Application questions

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