The [mentorship program] made me more confident and assured in my role as an agent.

Our mentorship program was developed to increase promotion and retention of historically underrepresented groups, particularly people of color, in the agenting profession. This year-long program — co-administered with the Association of American Literary Agents (AALA) — matches mentees, literary agents currently building their lists at literary agencies, with two mentor-agents who each provide at least one hour of mentoring monthly. 

Our mentee-driven approach allows for mentees to ask questions and guide discussion, resulting in specific, one-on-one mentorship that focuses on subjects unique to each mentee's career level, goals, and challenges. Topics will vary but might include: industry overview, client management, strategy, technique, and leadership development in the business. Participants are matched based on shared interests and also with the intention to provide exposure to other agency cultures, models, and business approaches.

Applications are now closed for mentors and mentees in the 2025 Mentorship Cycle.