The 2025 Wayfare Emerging Voices Mentorship Program

Call for Applications

Gabriele Münter

Are you an emerging writer seeking to develop your craft?

Do you have an idea but are not sure how to share it with the world?

Join the inaugural 2025 Emerging Voices Wayfare Cohort and experience:

• Personalized mentorship from experienced editors

• A supportive community of fellow emerging writers

• Publication opportunity in Wayfare—a growing print-digital magazine for LDS art, thought, and letters

Our unique cohort model pairs you with two other emerging writers and two established Wayfare editors. Together, your group of five will workshop ideas and refine projects and prose over several low-stress, regular (likely monthly, likely remote) gatherings. You will also have the chance to attend seminars with Wayfare editors and other writers to explore the editing process at Wayfare, what makes a good non-fiction essay, and how to think about crafting a personal narrative. By the end of the program, you will have a submission-ready piece for Wayfare Magazine by early Fall 2025, together with an invitation to celebrate your work in person.

There are no limitations on what you can write about for Wayfare. We welcome pitches on anything, no matter its relation (or non-relation!) to the world of LDS letters, art, and thought. For some guidelines, please feel free to look at the Wayfare submissions page.

How to Apply

Submit your application by April 30, 2025 including:

• A brief pitch (200 - 500 words) of your proposed essay

• A brief paragraph (200 - 500 words) explaining why you want to participate

• Your resume/CV (optional)

Who Should Apply

• Anyone interested in working closely with an editor-mentor to learn about writing personal essays

• People with limited publication experience

Even if you're only a bit curious, we encourage you to apply for this exceptional opportunity to develop your voice and share your perspective with Wayfare's growing readership. Even if you're not selected, your pitch will be reviewed for regular Wayfare submission (more information here).