
Audible Indigenous Writers' Circle
Audible Indigenous Writers' Circle
The Audible Indigenous Writers’ Circle is a six-month mentorship and workshop program for emerging First Nations, Inuit and Métis writers in Canada looking to elevate their stories. The 2022 program will launch this summer, apply to participate today!

About the Indigenous Writers' Circle
About the Indigenous Writers' Circle
Audible has embarked on a mission to elevate the voices of Indigenous peoples in Canada, in an effort to enhance equity and support reconciliation.
The Writers’ Circle will support the next wave of emerging Indigenous writers, by leveraging Audible’s resources and creative community connections to provide mentorship and learning opportunities that will help program participants tell their own stories.
Emerging writers in the program will be paired up with Indigenous mentors who will coach and guide participants through the creative process, and help them identify and pursue opportunities in line with their goals as writers.
Participants will also benefit from immersive workshops where they will learn from some of the industry’s leading creators, publishers, content managers, writers and marketers.
Audible will provide additional support to the participants throughout the program, including guidance on how participants can promote their work. At the end of the program, depending on what stage each writer has progressed their creative work and how they choose to share their writing, participants may explore opportunities with Audible.
Each selected emerging writer is eligible for a $1,500 CAD bursary to support their participation in the program, and there is no cost to participate in the Writers’ Circle.
Statement of Non Discrimination
The Audible Indigenous Writers’ Circle supports equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical ability or disability.
The Writers’ Circle will support the next wave of emerging Indigenous writers, by leveraging Audible’s resources and creative community connections to provide mentorship and learning opportunities that will help program participants tell their own stories.
Emerging writers in the program will be paired up with Indigenous mentors who will coach and guide participants through the creative process, and help them identify and pursue opportunities in line with their goals as writers.
Participants will also benefit from immersive workshops where they will learn from some of the industry’s leading creators, publishers, content managers, writers and marketers.
Audible will provide additional support to the participants throughout the program, including guidance on how participants can promote their work. At the end of the program, depending on what stage each writer has progressed their creative work and how they choose to share their writing, participants may explore opportunities with Audible.
Each selected emerging writer is eligible for a $1,500 CAD bursary to support their participation in the program, and there is no cost to participate in the Writers’ Circle.
Statement of Non Discrimination
The Audible Indigenous Writers’ Circle supports equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical ability or disability.

Program Eligibility
Program Eligibility
The Audible Indigenous Writers’ Circle invites emerging writers who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis and meet the following criteria to apply for the six-month program.
You are a great fit for the program if you self-identify as First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis and:
- Have background knowledge, interest or training in writing. This could include self-study, mentorships, academic study or combinations of these types of training
- Are pursuing or considering pursuing a career in literary arts
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Can provide an example of your literary work
- Examples of your work can include: works of fiction, non-fiction, biographies/autobiographies, memoirs, graphic novels, illustrated books, blogs, poetry, children’s literature, audiobooks and narrative podcasts.
- Are at least 18 years old as of January 1, 2023
- Reside in Canada (At this time, residents of Quebec are not eligible for the program due to provincial contest regulations).
Assessment process and guidelines
Applicants will be assessed by a panel of Indigenous literary artists. The panel will consider the following when reviewing each application:
- The strength of the artistic intention for the sample of work
- Potential benefits of the Writers’ Circle to the development of the applicant’s practice
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest. Upon submission, you will receive a notification via email that your application has been received. Following review, all applicants will be contacted regarding the status of their application.
*At this time, residents of Quebec are not eligible for the program due to provincial contest regulations.

How You Can Apply
How You Can Apply
Applications for the 2023 program have now closed. Successful applicants will be contacted at the beginning of June 2023.
Questions about the application process can be emailed to audiblewriterscircle@yulupr.com.

Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions

2022 Workshop Presenters
2022 Workshop Presenters
The Audible Indigenous Writers’ Circle team is grateful to live and work on the ancestral lands of the still living, still sovereign Munsee Lunaape (lu-naa–pau) peoples, communities and nation. We recognize the many and diverse Indigenous peoples who call this region home — past, present, and future.