Tips on Finding a Writing Mentor

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The advantages of having a writing a

mentor are numerous

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Plotting Characterisation

StructureMotivation

Inspiration

Accountability

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Sometimes they are

just a shoulder

to cry.

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Writers, Authors and Entrepreneurs

Virtual Mentors are good too

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Here are some tips

on finding your Writing Mentor

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Decide if you are willing to pay. Remember you pay for reading time as well as the actual session.

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Reach out to other Authors A Ten minute monthly catch-up can easily turn into 30 minutes.

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Get in touch with your

Local Writers Centre to find

Mentorships

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Be serious and don’t waste peoples time. Mentors can and will ‘drop’ you

if nobody is benefitting.

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Do stick to your deadline! Remember:

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Network and find your tribe. Mentors come in all shapes and sizes.

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