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 2025 program will launch on June 2nd; apply to participate today!

As a leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, Audible invests in the creative economy worldwide, fostering communities of performers, writers, sound engineers, and other creatives. We help equip emerging storytellers around the world with the skills to bring their work to life. As part of this mission, we work to elevate the voices of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, to enhance equity and support reconciliation.

The Indigenous Writers’ Circle supports the next wave of emerging Indigenous writers by leveraging Audible’s resources and connections with the creative community to provide mentorship and learning opportunities to help program participants tell their stories.

Emerging writers in the program are paired with Indigenous mentors who coach and guide participants through the creative process. They will help them identify and pursue opportunities aligning 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 participants throughout the program, including guidance on how participants can promote their work. At the end of the program, participants may explore opportunities with Audible depending on the stage each writer is at in their creative work and how they choose to share their writing.

Each selected emerging writer is eligible for a $ 1,500 CAD bursary to support their participation in the Indigenous Writers’ Circle, and there is no cost to participate in the program.

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.