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Country of Residence *
Where are you currently in the writing/translation process? What would you like to achieve as a writer/translator? Please mention your short-term and long-term goals. *
Tell us about your experiences as a writer/translator. If applicable, describe the writing education you have had. This includes self-education, writing groups, mentorships, workshops, and writing retreats, in addition to formal degree programs. *
If accepted, what writing/translation project are you planning to work on with your mentor? *
Please specify the genre you are looking to focus on. *
Provide the names of at least two writers/translators of Armenian descent you’d be interested in working with. Dream big! They don’t have to be mentors who have participated in our program before. *
What types of guidance are you hoping to receive from your mentor (e.g. journal submissions, writing a query letter, manuscript development)? Are you interested in a mentor who is able to provide guidance from the perspective of a specific literary field (e.g. literary fiction, young adult fiction) or community (e.g. LGBTQIA+ or Black-Armenian writers)? *
Please identify a specific work from Armenian literature (a novel, a poem, an essay, etc.) and describe its influence on you as a writer. *
How much time per week are you able to commit to your writing/translation and mentorship during the program duration? Note: Selected participants must commit to four meetings during the two-month mentorship period, and be willing to do the work required to develop their writing. *
If other, please specify.
How did you hear about IALA's mentorship program? If you were referred to the program, please provide the person's name. *
Please provide a short bio we can share publicly if you are selected. *
