Mark Spence is a graduate of the MA Professional Writing at University College Falmouth and Deputy Features Editor for Nuts magazine. He tells us how completing the MA changed his life and kickstarted his career.
Funding and Courses
Where the cash is and how to apply for it. Plus a run-down of the best writing courses.
Writing courses
From free online mini courses to residential writing breaks, here are the writing courses we rate.
Taking a week out to write
Writer Andy Thatcher tells us about how a week-long course equipped him to plan his novel, direct his authorial voice and think about the market for his work.
Why join a writing group?
Public humiliation? Ritual torture? Or the opportunity to develop your work using constructive criticism from like-minded individuals? Matt Fox talks writing groups.
Directory of UK writing groups
Inspired to join a writing group? Try these local groups, or send us details of your own group. For up-to-date details go to the UK Directory of Writers' Circles at www.writers-circles.com and The National Association of Writers’ Groups www.nawg.co.uk. And do update us on new groups and changing details.
How the Arts Council can help you
Kate Offord, Literature Officer, on what the Arts Council can do for you
Grants and bursaries
All these bodies offer information on grants, awards and bursaries for writers.
Prizes and competitions
These major national prizes and competitions may be of interest to new writers. Even if you don’t win, your work may be read.
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