Hello writers!

Here's our new programme of events for writers – many are online, many are free. We'd love to see you at an event soon.
You can see an overview of what's on offer here: spreadtheword.org.uk/workshops-even…

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We're saddened by this report from ALCS that shows how far author incomes have fallen in recent years. Low incomes mean restrictions on who can afford to tell their stories. Without fair pay we'll see many writers unable to sustain a writing career.
theguardian.com/books/2022/dec…

The #NorthernWritersAwards 2023 are open! 🎉
Open to writers in the North of England, there's mentoring, cash prizes and access to the Northern Writers' Awards Network up for grabs. Find a category to suit you, polish up your work and apply by 22 Feb 2023!
newwritingnorth.com/northern-write…

Do consider donating to this wonderful organisation if you can!

If my phone changes ‘well’ to ‘we’ll’ one more time…

This is positive. As someone who’s lost loved ones to Alzheimer’s, and has it run in the family, it’s reassuring to see preventative steps that appear to work theguardian.com/society/2022/n…

From 2023, as part of Write Club Plus, we'll be running regular Ask Anything lunchtime sessions with TLC Director Aki Schilz.

If you want to know more about Write Club Plus or writing in general, we're doing a #TLCAskAki Twitter hour on Thurs 1 Dec, from 12-1pm. Join us!

Update: it went well!

10 years after graduating up the road from Uni of Manchester, I returned to Man Met to teach a workshop to 50+ writers 👍 thanks for having me Comma Press🍉 #CeasefireNow

Interested in our mentoring scheme, but not sure if it's right for you?

You can now book a 15 minute discovery call with programme co-ordinator Joe Sedgwick to talk about your needs and find out more about mentoring.

Book here! calendly.com/joe-tlc/15min-…

TLC is very proud to continue as an Arts Council England NPO (National Portfolio Organisation), representing the writing community and championing literary values. We are grateful, and working hard on our plans for 2023-26. Our full statement here: literaryconsultancy.co.uk/2022/11/tlc-ar…

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We interviewed our Chair Rishi Dastidar 🔱🌊 & Trustees Sandeep Mahal, @samdoddlndn & Joe Sedgwick all about their roles in the organisation. Curious about what they do for Spread the Word and why they do it? Check it out: spreadtheword.org.uk/why-i-became-a…

The wonderful crew at Spread the Word are seeking a new Chair for their Board. Do share far and wide - and maybe apply if you’re looking to be a part of shaping London’s literature scene! ✍️

Thanks to the wonderful Joe Sedgwick of The Literary Consultancy we are delighted to offer up a FREE DIGITAL PASS to our #WomenPoetsFestival on 19 November to the first low-income poet who would like it - DM us if you want to come but would otherwise struggle, and it's yours no questions asked.

Writers: we need your help! We're planning some online workshops for next year and would like to know which times of day you prefer to attend live events.

Please respond and share! 🧵👇 #WritingCommunity

Absolutely over the moon for Zad! I donated a The Literary Consultancy LGBTQ+ Free Read last year which they won, and it’s amazing to see them go from strength to strength by winning this incredible prize - a serious talent to watch!

We love working with our mentees: in the last year, we've worked with writers from Israel, Spain, Canada, America, Scotland, Ireland and Guernsey, guiding them as they put pen to paper.

Could mentoring be the support you need to finish a writing project?

literaryconsultancy.co.uk/mentoring/chap…