We’re delighted to announce that Arts Council England have granted us some new funds to work with young writers.

The grant will enable us to do a number of things. Including:

Print edition of our publication of new writing by under 25s, Myths of the Near Future.

Redevelop the website. The homepage will be more tablet-friendly and less text-heavy. Young members will have access to members-only forums and message boards where they can share work, news and questions and have their posts tagged with user-generated profiles that link out to their work, blogs and social media.

The Literary Consultancy Manuscript appraisal bursaries. When young writers we’re working with are ready to seek professional publication and representation, we have a fund allocated to providing them with editorial and manuscript appraisal services from The Literary Consultancy.  

Arts Award training courses. Arts Award inspires young people to grow their arts and leadership talents. The Young Writers’ Hub is now an Arts Award Centre and we will be offering courses for young people at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels of the award. Through Arts Award, young people gain a nationally recognised qualification enabling them to progress into further education and employment.

Young Members

To create the kind of online community and culture we’re looking for, we’ll be giving away the first 100 memberships for free. Memberships are £20 a year and include -

Free hard copy of Myths of the Near Future
Full access to the website and forums
Feedback and online support
Weekly eBulletin of jobs and opportunities
Discounts to events and workshops
Access to TLC editorial services
Profile and opportunity to develop an online presence

If you are an individual or representing a group of young writers, please send a letter of enquiry including samples of current work, age and location of writers nominated to w.brown@nawe.co.uk by Friday August 28th