Mentoring Program for Emerging Writers from Diverse Backgrounds

Applications are now open for a new mentoring program for emerging writers from First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Two writers will have the opportunity to work on a short piece of fiction or non-fiction (1000-1500 words) inspired by the themes of this year’s Antidote festival, under the guidance of Sweatshop affiliated mentors and with support from the Sydney Opera House. Finished works will be published on Sydney Opera House’s website and amplified across our social media channels (2 million+ followers).

Successful applicants will receive $1,000, an Antidote festival pass, three rounds of feedback on their writing project and up to 25 hours of mentorship from Sweatshop affiliated mentors. They will also have an opportunity to engage with some speakers from the Antidote festival line-up.

The program is open to emerging writers from First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who have some record of publication but have not yet published a full-length work.

Applicants must be Sydney residents and over the age of 18.

Entries close 8 August 2021 11.59pm AEST.

Terms & Conditions

The personal information you provide will solely be used to review your application for the mentoring program and will be managed in accordance with the Sydney Opera House Customer Privacy Statement.

For any further enquiries, please contact mentorship@sydneyoperahouse.com

Name *

First Name Last Name

Year of birth *

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Suburb you live in

Email *

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Phone Number *

Gender *

Do you identify as: *

*This program is open to First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse applicants only

Languages spoken at home other than English

Please provide a brief bio (up to 100 words) *

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Please provide an overview of your publication history to date, including any literary awards or prizes *

Please describe in 500 words or less the writing project you wish to undertake as part of this mentorship, such as a personal essay responding to the themes of Antidote festival, a profile of an Antidote festival speaker or artist, a critical response to the sessions you intend to attend at Antidote festival, a creative and fictional response of the festival and its themes etc. *

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