We all have likely felt the darkness and division in this day and age. That’s why we want to find modern-day C.S. Lewises (and J.R.R. Tolkiens!) and help them make their writing dreams a reality. 

We are searching for writers who bring hope with every word, weaving truth into unforgettable tales that inspire, challenge, and transform lives. We want to make the world a better place by combatting the darkness with hope-infused words.

Right now, these writers are out there. They are likely teenagers filling notebooks with epic fantasy stories or college students crafting moving literary fiction. They have God-given talent burning within them, but they are missing one crucial element: the roadmap to turn their dreams into a published reality. 

That’s why The Author Conservatory is launching a brand-new initiative for young writers out there.

Help us find the next C.S. Lewis.

We are searching for young writers who love Jesus and want to impact the young world through their stories.

If you know an aspiring novelist who:

• Loves stories and storytelling
• Dreams of writing and publishing their own books
• Loves Jesus and wants to glorify Him through their writing
• Is aged 15-30

We want you to nominate them for The Next C.S. Lewis Fellowship. 

The Next C.S. Lewis Fellowship

The Author Conservatory is uniting with The Young Writer’s Workshop and The C.S. Lewis Foundation to provide a transformative, five-week mentorship experience is designed to discover the world’s next great novelists. 

Led by bestselling author Brett Harris and The Author Conservatory team, students will receive:

• Live coaching from leaders in the writing and publishing industry
• Access to The Author Conservatory’s most valuable training
• Opportunities to apply for over $100,000 in scholarships
• The roadmap to turn their writing dreams into published reality 

We are providing this group of students with the same caliber of training typically reserved for students that pay for The Author Conservatory, except it’s totally free.

Next steps: nominate a young writer!

You can nominate any student (or nominate yourself if you’re under 30) for this incredible free experience by clicking right here:

The fellowship runs from November 3 to December 5, 2025. Nominations will close October 30.

We want your help in finding the next C.S. Lewis. Because the world will benefit from the hope their stories provide.