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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Part of our offering for young people, parents, teachers and anyone with a young person in their life, our Learning Resources page features free pre-recorded creative writing workshops, all tutored by some of today's most exciting writers.

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OPPORTUNITIES

Free professional manuscript feedback for low-income writers in East Midlands

The Literary Consultancy's Free Critical Reads scheme is now open for writers in the East Midlands. Send in your writing (poetry, fiction, non-fiction all welcome) and TLC will match you up with a professional writer or editor for a free critique. There is no closing date but be aware spots are limited so it's better to apply sooner than later. Learn more.

Watch the Forward Prize for Poetry ceremony live and in person

You’re invited to the Forward Prizes 2023 at Leeds Playhouse on Monday 16 October, to celebrate the best of this year’s UK and Irish poetry live. Enjoy readings from all shortlisted poets, hosted by jury chairs Bernardine Evaristo and Joelle Taylor. 16 October.

Disabled Poets’ Prize 24 is now open for submissions – win an Arvon course!

As mentioned last week, the Disabled Poets' Prize is now open for deaf and disabled UK poets. There are awards for best single poem, best unpublished pamphlet, and best poem performed in BSL. Prizes include a cash prize, a substantial literary development package and a free Arvon course of your choice. Apply by 31 October.

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