Information for Universities
Writers’ Mentorship Programme
Information for Universities
A dedicated guide to our free, 6-week university writing development programme for student writers.
What the programme offers your students
The Writers’ Mentorship Programme pairs emerging writers with published authors for one-to-one support, structured weekly sessions, and personalised written feedback — an invaluable complement to university learning.
One-to-one mentoring
Each student is matched with a mentor who aligns with their genre, interests, and goals.
Structured weekly sessions
Across 6 themed weeks, students develop identity, voice, structure, editing and next-steps planning.
Professional feedback
Students receive detailed critique on a piece of their work and guidance from a real publisher.
Who this is for
This university writing development programme supports students aged 18+ across Creative Writing, English, Humanities, Journalism, Media and related fields.
- Beginners, developing writers, or advanced students
- Fiction, poetry, memoir, YA, fantasy and hybrid forms
- Writers looking for personalised feedback and clearer direction
Benefits for departments
Extra student support
Nurturing one-to-one attention at no cost to your institution.
Industry connection
Students gain insight into publishing and editorial processes.
Employability
Improved writing, confidence and professional samples for future applications.
How universities can participate
- Circulate the opportunity internally
- Nominate students who would benefit
- Share through relevant societies
- Signpost students to the online application form
Application link for students:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MQRQN7P
Contact for universities:
writing@bigthinkingpublishing.com