New Zealand Society Of Authors Releases Details On Graphic Novel Component Of Its Mentorship Program Here. This formal mentoring program was announced earlier, I think a few months back, but this post provides more details. I hope it is a good experience for some aspiring comics-makers and a worthwhile one for the nice people volunteering their time. I'm not sure something like this would work in North America without the structure and limitations of an educational program in place, but I fully expect a few groups to try over the next five years.