I was lucky enough to be chosen to be part of the first A Writing Chance Award and it changed how I felt about being a working class writer. It made me feel like a proper writer.
Aplications are now open for A Writing Chance 2024/25.
If you are from a working class or low income background please take a look and apply.
And if you are thinking, like it did, that this is not for the likes of me, then I promise it you, it is.
We are looking for 16 new fiction and non-fiction writers and journalists to be part of A Writing Chance 2024-25. Find out more and apply by Monday 8 January 2024
Successful applicants will receive a package of personalised support, consisting of:
- one-to-one mentoring over 12 months with an experienced writer or editor from one of our partner organisations
- participation in a writers’ network
- a residential writing retreat
- industry insight events
- a bursary of £2000
This programme runs April 2024-March 2025 and is open to writers from working-class and lower-income backgrounds, aged over 18 and based in the UK.
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