ViacomCBS Reveals The Seven Participants For 2021-2022 Writers Mentoring Program

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ViacomCBS announced the seven writers selected out of 1,000 applicants to participate in the Writers Mentoring Program for 2021-2022.

Currently in its 18th year and helmed by the ViacomCBS Office of Global Inclusion, the program provides mentorships, access and opportunity for writers.The eight-month mentoring program pairs writers with ViacomCBS executive mentors, who help them develop a new piece of material.

Following the mentorship period, the writers participate in a 16-week workshop designed to teach them everything about the television business, as well as provide them access to agents, managers, executives, showrunners and producers.“By focusing on professional growth and supporting these emerging writers in their craft, our Writers