--- title: "Join Our Creative Writing Mentorship Cohort | Learn from Anita Nair" description: "Join our 12-week creative writing mentorship program. Get expert manuscript critique, direct industry access, and discover your voice with Anita Nair." canonical: https://mytribe.in/anitasattic/author-development-program/join-the-next-cohort-program-details last_updated: 2025-09-15 --- # Join Our Creative Writing Mentorship Cohort Tribe Verified · 12+ seasons of successful creative mentorship By [Anita's Attic](https://mytribe.in/anitasattic) · Available online and at studio in Kothanur, Bengaluru · ₹3,999 per course access (estimate) Part of [Author Development Program](https://mytribe.in/anitasattic/author-development-program). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/anitasattic/author-development-program/gallery) 12 weeks. 12 writers. Real mentorship from author Anita Nair. Whether you are working on a novel, non-fiction, or poetry, join our next online cohort to build your writing muscle and find your unique voice. ## Photos and videos - ![A warm welcome to the writers of Season 12. A new journey of creative mentorship begins, and we can't wait to see the stories that will emerge.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04288f09-6bc4-4db3-8484-0b872bb2575f) - ![Announcing the dates for Season 12 of our online mentorship program. With limited seats, we ensure a focused and personal experience for every writer.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/62aa19e2-c1f5-40ea-9ca8-d7c7349bd19d) - ![Welcoming the 12 aspiring writers chosen for the 11th Season of the Attic. We wish them the very best on their 12-week journey to finding their voice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ae3888d6-a8fc-49db-afb3-23a58d967c25) - ![We are proud to announce our association with Westland Books for Season 11 and onwards, strengthening our commitment to connecting writers with leading publishers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/419a4cf6-4840-46da-8141-14e9f89a7093) - ![The official announcement for Season 11, inviting aspiring writers to apply for our intensive online program.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ca153800-e7a4-4c6e-86c2-831d26e15d0c) - ![Calling all writers for Season 10. Each season is a new opportunity to help a select group of writers bring their stories to the page.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bd9108b2-344e-42b1-8fc4-7b171b675992) - ![A warm welcome to the participants of Season 9. This image lists the names of the writers beginning their journey with us, celebrating the start of a new creative cohort.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9bd064ce-a551-43ab-8b47-dd6ff51903fc) - ![Announcing our association with Context, an imprint of Amazon Westland, from Season 9 onwards. These partnerships provide our writers with unparalleled industry access.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/df3a0695-1b32-4934-9a79-0f470e1874d6) - ![The call for applications for Season 9. We welcome writers working on novels, short stories, nonfiction, poetry, and more.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/56823b45-e5e4-4c39-8502-dffdbefaf445) - ![Welcoming the writers of Season 8. This marked our first fully virtual program, adapting to the new normal without compromising the quality of mentorship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6deaabc6-9376-4240-80e0-f7805a87ca2d) - ![The admissions announcement for Season 8, in association with Penguin India. Our partnerships with major publishing houses are a key feature of the program.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cc143b57-08ee-48d9-8345-8e9c17b557aa) - ![The call for writers for Season 7. If you love writing but are trying to find your voice, the Attic is the place to begin.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b3293ee4-7f97-4574-ab32-b56989c6b3f0) - ![An announcement that admissions for Season 5 are closed due to an overwhelming response. We are grateful for the trust aspiring writers place in our program.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/df6ccd20-e082-45b1-8a7a-a5820b9915b6) - ![A creative announcement for Season 4, inviting writers to "Fill in the blanks" and find their story with us.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/070c5e75-717e-4ff8-aa12-80819c24ea50) ## About Join the Next Cohort: Program Details In every 12-week season, we cap enrollment at 12 writers. This isn't a lecture hall; it's a tight-knit writing gym where I read your work, we dissect the anatomy of your scenes, and you get honest feedback on your draft, not just theory. You arrive with an idea and leave with a manuscript that has been stress-tested by a professional author. ### What Actually Happens in the Attic? The 12 weeks are designed to move you from the 'blank page' stage to a finished manuscript. We meet on Saturdays for intense, hands-on sessions. We aren't just talking about plot points; we’re figuring out why your story isn't working and what needs to change to make it publishable. ### Why This Approach Works - **Industry Reality:** You won't just get advice from me. You have live, interactive sessions with commissioning editors from publishers like Westland and Penguin. You learn how agents think and what makes a manuscript stand out in an editor's slush pile. - **Manuscript Critique:** You get a full, intensive 1-on-1 evaluation of your work-in-progress. I look at your structure, your pacing, and your marketability. If a character is flat or the dialogue is weak, I will tell you. - **The Network:** When the 12 weeks end, you don't disappear. You join the Attic alumni network, a community of past writers who support each other's launches, share industry news, and help navigate the writing life. - **Wellness & Branding:** We address the sedentary reality of writing and help you build an author presence so you're ready for the publishing world. This is for writers who are serious about doing the work. If you’re ready to stop waiting for inspiration and start building your writing muscle, apply for the next cohort. ## About Anita's Attic I’m Anita Nair. I started this program because I remember how lonely the writing process is, and how much better it is when you have someone to push you. I’m here to be your mentor and your editor, helping you move from 'someday' to 'done' in a small, supportive space. [See all of Anita's Attic's services](https://mytribe.in/anitasattic) ## More from Author Development Program by Anita's Attic - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/anitasattic/author-development-program/featured) - [The Attic Experience: Inside Our Workshops](https://mytribe.in/anitasattic/author-development-program/the-attic-experience-inside-our-workshops) - [Meet the Industry: Our Guest Speakers](https://mytribe.in/anitasattic/author-development-program/meet-the-industry-our-guest-speakers) - [From Manuscript to Milestone: Alumni Success](https://mytribe.in/anitasattic/author-development-program/from-manuscript-to-milestone-alumni-success) - [My Work as an Author & Mentor](https://mytribe.in/anitasattic/author-development-program/my-work-as-an-author-mentor) - [Celebrating Our Writers: Graduations & Showcases](https://mytribe.in/anitasattic/author-development-program/celebrating-our-writers-graduations-showcases) ## Similar work from other experts - [Intensive Writing Workshops & Peer Feedback](https://mytribe.in/bangalorewriters/immersive-writing-retreats/intensive-workshops-feedback) by Bhumika Anand · Immersive Writing Retreats · In-person retreats around Bengaluru - [Creative Writing Classes: From Novels to Poetry](https://mytribe.in/thewritingclasses/creative-writing-classes/exploring-different-writing-styles) by Nitima · Creative Writing Classes · Online classes via Zoom; In-person sessions across Delhi NCR - [Fiction Writing Coaching & Self-Editing Courses](https://mytribe.in/swatihegdeauthor/fiction-writing-coaching/my-coaching-courses) by Swati Hegde · Fiction Writing Coaching · Available online globally - [Write to Express Creative Writing Workshops](https://mytribe.in/ruby-naaz/write-to-express-workshops/write-to-express-workshops) by Ruby Naaz · Write to Express Workshops · Online sessions and workshops in Bengaluru - [Online Watercolor Painting Courses and Workshops](https://mytribe.in/uday_bhan_official/online-art-courses-workshops/course-information) by Uday Bhan · Online Art Courses & Workshops · Live interactive classes via Zoom ## Book To book Anita's Attic, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%20Anita%2C%20I%E2%80%99m%20interested%20in%20joining%20the%20next%20creative%20writing%20cohort%20at%20the%20Attic.%20Could%20you%20share%20the%20details%20for%20the%20upcoming%20season%3F)