MRCentral director Tamara Kaye Sellman offers this annual, one-on-one creative writing mentorship to a single promising magical realist writer from anywhere in the world who wishes to complete and market a book-length magical realist manuscript.
This competitive opportunity is the first of its kind to provide specialized instruction, direction, and motivation specifically for a writer of literary magical realism.
The chosen recipient of this mentorship ('apprentice') must be able to demonstrate:
• a deep commitment to completing their work in progress
• strong writing skills
• a desire to learn and to succeed
• a good understanding of the magical realist nature of their manuscript
Sellman's aim is to provide an intimate and customized learning experience for the apprentice that is as motivating, educational, and challenging as any advanced university workshop, but without the tuition, the lengthy time commitment, the commute, and the uncertain dynamics of a group experience.
The Magic Carpet Ride mentorship commences the first full week in January annually and progresses for 16 weeks. During that 4-month period, the apprentice will receive 40 hours of wide-ranging professional guidance in completing their magical realist manuscript.
Postmark deadline for receipt of all applications for the 2010 mentorship session is October 31, 2009.
Please visit the mentorship page at MRCentral for details.
Note: Because there is always the possibility that more than one applicant will qualify for this annual mentorship, all finalists will be offered a reduced rate on selected coaching and editorial services as offered by Tamara through Writer's Rainbow Literary Services, LLC.
