Do writers need to be in Los Angeles in order to be considered for mentorship?

No way! You've heard of the internet, right? Thanks to the many various ways we can keep in touch with one another these days, you can do this from anywhere on the planet.

How much is the stipend?

Subject to change in the future, but currently we are offering each new writer $5000 to participate.

Who gets paid when my writing gets published / sold / optioned?

You. Plain and simple. If an agent, manager or attorney sets up the deal, they will earn a percentage of the sale, but never until contracts are signed and you are paid. At which point you may just have your very own agent / manager / attorney for the future.

Do I need any experience to do this?

We are looking for writers that have and can capably share a unique perspective and tell a good story. So, yes, you need to be able to write. But you don't need to have a degree, or anything previously published.

Send us what you've got—we're excited to see it.

What can I send?

Send us a link to anything we can read online. If it's a finished screenplay or novel, post a few pages on your blog. You can get a free one here or anywhere you prefer. If we like what we see, we'll ask for more.

How do I know you won't steal my idea(s)?

We won't. We promise. Not to mention if it's online already, you've already made the decision to share it with the world!

How do I apply?

We'll be in touch if we think you might be a good fit. Just be sure you don't leave us a bogus email addy. If we are not able to offer you a spot immediately, however, don't be discouraged. We get a ton of submissions. Keep going. Send us something else. Never die, never surrender.

Speaking of my email addy, what do you do with it?

We use it to keep in touch with you. That's it. We will never sell, lend, give, or otherwise share your information with anyone. Ever.

I'm not a writer, but I'm here to support. Are my contributions tax-deductible?

At present, though 100% of proceeds go to the mentorship program and to the writers themselves, we are not yet an

IRS-recognized non-profit organization, though we expect to transition to 501(c)(3) status in the future.

Anything else?

Just ask here.