Help us find the next

C.S. LEWIS

They’re out there. The next generation of Christian storytellers who will captivate readers and change hearts through the power of fiction. We just need your help discovering them.

The world is hungry for hope.

In an age of darkness and division, we desperately need modern-day C.S. Lewises and J.R.R. Tolkiens—writers who can weave truth into unforgettable tales that inspire, challenge, and transform lives.

These young visionaries exist.

Right now, there are teenagers filling notebooks with epic fantasies, college students crafting moving literary fiction, and young adults building intricate sci-fi worlds. They have God-given talent burning within them, but they're missing one crucial element: the roadmap to turn their dreams into published reality.

That’s where YOU come in.

Do you know a young writer between the ages of 15-30 who:

Loves stories and storytelling
Dreams of writing and publishing their own books someday
Loves Jesus and want to glorify Him through their art

We can help set them on the path to success. But we need your help.

Nominate a young writer for our “Next C.S. Lewis Fellowship”

Help us discover the talented young writers who are ready to take their craft to the next level. Whether you're a parent, teacher, mentor, or friend of a young writer – or if you're a young writer yourself (yes, you can nominate your own name for the fellowship!) – all it takes is a simple nomination to change a life for the better.

Every young writer who is nominated will receive an invitation to join our exclusive Next C.S. Lewis Fellowship – a transformative one-month mentorship experience that has never been offered before and is completely FREE to all nominees.

This inaugural fellowship, running five weeks from November 3 to December 5, 2025, is a rare opportunity for aspiring authors to receive the same caliber of training typically reserved for our tuition-paying students. Nominations must be received by October 30.

Here is what fellowship participants will gain:

Live Mentorship with Industry Leaders

Join interactive group sessions with bestselling author Brett Harris, founder and CEO of The Author Conservatory, and other industry experts. Ask questions, receive personalized feedback, and gain insider insights into what it really takes to succeed as a professional author.

Access to Our Curated Training Library

Participants receive exclusive access to our most valuable training videos, designed to fit busy schedules across all time zones. Learn foundational industry knowledge, improve your writing craft, and discover the business side of authorship – all at your own pace.

Opportunity to Apply for Over $100,000 in Exclusive Scholarships

Every fellowship participant will be invited to apply for prestigious scholarships from The Author Conservatory, Young Writer’s Workshop, and the C.S. Lewis Writer's Conference – including high-value awards that could launch an entire writing career.

Nominate a Young Writer Today

Who are we?

The Author Conservatory is a comprehensive, online, three-year college alternative training program that transforms passionate young writers into professional authors ready to impact the world with their stories. We don't just teach writing craft—we guide students through every aspect of building a sustainable writing career, from developing strong manuscripts to growing an audience to generating an income from their creative work.

Our students graduate with completed novels, real-world business skills, and the confidence to pursue their God-given calling as storytellers. We believe every young writer has unique potential waiting to be unlocked, and our mission is to provide the mentorship, community, and strategic training needed to turn raw talent into polished, career-ready authors who can fulfill their divine purpose through fiction.

Will you help shape the future of literature?

Imagine if no one had encouraged C.S. Lewis.

What if Tolkien had never received the guidance he needed? The world would have lost The Chronicles of Narnia, The Lord of the Rings, and countless other works that have shaped generations of readers.

Today, that same pivotal moment is here.

Somewhere, a young writer is crafting the next great Christian allegory. Another is building worlds that will inspire future missionaries. A third is penning the romance that will redefine what love looks like in a broken world.

But without guidance, many of these future literary giants will give up. They'll abandon their notebooks, silence their stories, and the world will never know what could have been.

YOU can prevent that tragedy.

Nominate a Young Writer