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Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · 2d

We are SO excited to announce our 2025-2026 Round Table Mentors! The talent, dedication, and energy of this team is simply incredible.

Full bios and wishlists will be up on our website soon!

📢🗓️For interested parties—mentee applications open Nov. 6, so mark your calendars!

Mentors Part 1:
Molly McDonough
Deena Helm
Julie Lew
Megan Bontrager
Seren Kilig
Natalie Kikić
Deandra Davis
Christie Curry
Eunice Kim
Carmeline Melchior
Corvin A. Doupagne
Rachel Kitch
Samantha Chong
Fatiha Rais
Shepard DiStasio
Thea Liu
Damara Allen
Karis Rogerson

Mentors Part 2:
Julie Hafsa Derbal
Tali Shammas
Lilly Lu
Cassy Klisch
Camille Chong
Bayley Mae
Amanda Helander
Libby Kennedy
Taylor Pitts
Shaina Cordas
J.D. Myall
Asia Murphy
Grace Morrow
Meredith Mooring
Ellen Mulholland
Chantel Pearson
Stephanie Kim Johnson
Caitlyn Averett
Sabina Martin

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Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · 6d

Three more weeks left until our #roundtablementor mentee pitch party. Are you ready? Start revving your engines!

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Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · 8d

We’re throwing a mentee pitch party! On 10/27, you’ll find the party on X + Bluesky; our mentees will be using #roundtablementor to pitch from 8am to 8pm EST.

While only mentees may pitch, we do encourage everyone to boost and like their pitches! Rules here:

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White box with the words: Showcase rules. 8am - 8pm EST, Hosted on Twitter and Bluesky, Up to 3 pitches, Mood boards allowed, Use #roundtablementor hashtag for visibility, Include age group and genre tags, Only RTM mentees may pitch, but everyone is encouraged to boost and like pitches!

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#Con = contemporary
#F = fantasy
#GN = graphic novel
#HI = historical
#H = horror
#L = literary
#M = mystery

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#NF = nonfiction
#MEM = memoir
#R = romance
#SF = sci-fi
#SP = screenplay / play
#SH = short story collection
#T = thriller
#UP = upmarket / book club
#W = women’s fiction
#AG = agented
#UN = unagented

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Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · 9d

Stay tuned for the reveal of our 2025-26 mentors! If you applied, please keep an eye on your inbox in the coming days 👀

We originally said 10/6, but we will actually be posting our cohort on socials on 10/10 to give our mentors a bit more time!

Thanks to all who applied 🩷

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Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · 9d

Something exciting is coming… stay tuned for the reveal tomorrow, October 4, at 12pm ET. What could it possibly be? 👀

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Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · 20d

Please know, if you aren't selected, it’s not a reflection on you personally! We have a limited number of spots and decisions are based on balancing areas of expertise, representation, and program needs. We truly appreciate every submission and hope to stay connected!

Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · 20d

We have officially closed mentor applications and are already diving in! Stay tuned for October 6th, when we reveal next year’s mentor lineup. 👀✨

We’re incredibly grateful for the interest, energy, and talent that came through, so thank you to everyone who submitted! 🩷

Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · Sep 10

Round Table Mentor will be embarking on its third year very soon! 🥳

& what better way to celebrate than opening mentor applications! If you're an agented author or an established indie author, we hope you'll consider applying!

➡️http://roundtablementor.com/apply⬅️

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Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · Sep 10

Round Table Mentor will be embarking on its third year very soon! 🥳

& what better way to celebrate than opening mentor applications! If you're an agented author or an established indie author, we hope you'll consider applying!

➡️http://roundtablementor.com/apply⬅️

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Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · Jun 12

Join a selection of RTM mentors next Tuesday, June 17 at 5pm EDT for a panel on navigating publishing while marginalized!

The panel will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel, with the recording posted afterwards.

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Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · May 4

And our cohort this year:

Pie chart with breakdowns of age demographics:
Adult: 39.5%
Middle grade: 7%
New Adult: 11.6%
Picture Book: 4.7%
Young Adult: 37.2%

Pie chart with breakdowns of genre:
Fantasy: 53.5%
Horror: 14%
Mystery: 2.3%
Romance: 11.6%
Thriller: 4.7%
Contemporary: 14%

Pie chart breaking down applications by race:

Black or African American: 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 3.8%
White: 42.3%
Other: 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native: 3.8%
Asian: 21.2%

Pie chart breaking down a percentage of Writers of Color:

Person of Color: 77.8%
Non-person of color: 22.2%

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Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · May 4

As we approach another quarter of Round Table Mentor, we’re taking a look at who applied for our program! As a reminder, here at RTM, our goal is to ensure that at least 50% of mentees and mentors are People of Color. Here’s how the numbers shook out for applicants.

Pie chart with breakdowns of age demographics:
Adult: 47.8%
Middle grade: 8.9%
New Adult: 10.4%
Picture Book: 1.5%
Young Adult: 31.5%

Pie chart with breakdowns of genre:
Fantasy: 49.6%
Historical: 3.7%
Horror: 7%
Literary fiction: 3.3%
Mystery: 2.6%
Romance: 7%
Science Fiction: 9.3%
Thriller: 3.7%
Contemporary: 8.1%

Pie chart breaking down applicants by marginalized community:

LGBTQ+: 23.4%
Queer: 14.1%
Transgender: 1.7%
Non-binary: 3.5%
Neurodivergent: 16.6%
Autistic: 6.6%
Chronically ill: 5.8%
Mentally ill: 10.2%
Deaf/HOH: 0.4%
Blind/Visually impaired: 0.6%
Chronic pain: 5.6%
Disabled (other) 1.5%
Other: 4.4%

Pie chart breaking down applications by race:

Black or African American: 10%
Hispanic or Latino: 8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.3%
White: 58.2%
Other: 5%
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1%
Asian: 13.7%

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solar @solarhoang.bsky.social · Apr 29

you won't want to miss this 🙂‍↕️

Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · Apr 29

Join a selection of RTM mentors TOMORROW for a panel on debuting! The panel will stream to our YouTube channel!

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Join us: https://www.youtube.com/@roundtablementor

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Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · Apr 29

Join a selection of RTM mentors TOMORROW for a panel on debuting! The panel will stream to our YouTube channel!

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Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · Feb 1

A huge thank you to everyone who shared their stories; our mentors had an absolute blast reading them. While we can't take every applicant, please know that we were blown away by the quality of storytelling, and we’re so excited to see where your next journey might take you!

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Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · Feb 1

Our honorable mentions are below! A quick note for honorable mentions: You will receive a query package critique, so please keep an eye on your inbox for next steps!

Honorable mentions:

B.L. Jasper selected Ben Watson.
Shalini Abeysekara selected Maya Kara.
Eunice Kim selected Julia H, Grace Zhu, Hadiyah Sama, and Luna.

Lilly Lu selected Effie Seiberg and Emma Finnerty.
Olivia Sun selected Mary Huynh and Estephany Reyes.
Laura Galán-Wells selected Jackie Yap.

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Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · Feb 1

Here are our mentees from the Middle Grade and Picture Books category:

Middle grade and picture book mentees:

Bayley Mae is mentoring Elise Blaauw and Samira Lari.
Taylor Pitts is mentoring Megan Donnelly.
Rosario Martinez is mentoring Shanelle Webb and Tiffanie Leung Abbott.

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Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · Feb 1

Here are our mentees from the Young Adult category:

Young Adult mentees:

Birdie Schae is mentoring Ornella and Sonja J. Kaye.
Bita Behzadi is mentoring Ethan Rubin.
Camille Chong is mentoring Natalia Wikana.
Cass Biehn is mentoring Cindy Chen.
CL Montblanc is mentoring Rachael Allysa.

Eunice Kim is mentoring L. Amariti.
Helen Z. Dong & Solar Hoàng are mentoring Brian Patrick Byrne.
Jill Tew is mentoring Jada-Kai Meosa John.
Karis Rogerson is mentoring Melonie.
Laura Galán-Wells is mentoring Shylin (Shaye).

Noelle Monét is mentoring Ashley B.
Olivia Sun & Vishaka Sriram are mentoring FT Zahra.
Raven Traylor is mentoring Kimani Key.
Samantha Chong is mentoring Briana O'Neal.
Sofia Aves is mentoring Emily Bennett and Megan McCuen Witt.

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Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · Feb 1

Here are our mentees from the New Adult category:

New Adult mentees:

Camille Chong is mentoring Kar Chi.
Hien Nguyen is mentoring Jessica Tsang.
Lilly Lu is mentoring Taylor K. Owens.
M. Stevenson is mentoring Natasha Grace.
Quinton Li is mentoring Perla Zul.

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Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · Feb 1

IT'S HERE!!!! Our newest Round Table Mentor cohort has landed—and we're excited to get started. Remember to browse the whole thread for the full list of mentees, and please check your inboxes for next steps from your mentor. Congratulations!

Here are our mentees from the Adult category:

Adult mentees:

Audrey Goldberg Ruoff is mentoring Jamie Su.
B.L. Jasper is mentoring Cee Jordan.
C.J. Subko is mentoring Elif Sinem.
DeAndra Davis & Yuvashri Harish are mentoring James Gemmill.
Eunice Kim is mentoring Hanna Hoshino and Katrina T De Los Reyes.

Fabiana Muñoz is mentoring Zara Zanzi.
Fatiha Rais is mentoring Ara and Chelsea Hollerud.
Helen Z. Dong & Solar Hoàng are mentoring Akiho Murata.
Lara Ameen is mentoring K.M. Archer.
M. Stevenson is mentoring C.T. Wood.

Lauren Shade-Rivero is mentoring Alyson Greene.
Shalini Abeysekara is mentoring Rihdara Klay.
Taylor Grothe is mentoring E.S. Huberty.
Tzeyi Koay is mentoring Meagan Cleveland.
Val Robles is mentoring Jane Perry.

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Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · Jan 31

ONE. MORE. DAY. Are you excited? We're excited!!! Our mentors are buzzing, and we can't wait to open our doors tomorrow, Feb 1!

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Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · Jan 30

We’re so excited to announce our 2025 mentees on February 1st!!! Watch this space at noon Eastern time.
#WritingCommunity
#RoundTableMentor

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Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · Jan 29

Only three more sleeps until mentee announcements. As we inch ever closer, can you feel the excitement in the air? #WritingCommunity
#RoundTableMentor

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Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · Jan 28

Mentors are making their final mentee decisions, and some are additionally choosing an honorable mention. Four days until announcements!
#WritingCommunity
#RoundTableMentor

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · Jan 28

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Hien Nguyen (mostly updates) @authorhien.bsky.social · Jan 15

Join us in about an hour for a @roundtablementor.bsky.social querying panel ☺️ It will be live on the YT page

www.youtube.com/@RoundTableM...
#amquerying #writingcommunity

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