Launched by HarperCollins UK and headed by Rose Sandy, Affiliate Publisher for Harper Inspire, it aims to provide authors from underrepresented groups with the knowledge and skills to succeed. Applicants must be resident in the UK or Ireland and 18 years old or over at the date of course commencement.

The Academy offers three courses, covering three different genres: Fiction, Non-fiction, and Writing for Children. The courses will run remotely for 6 weeks from w/c 26 September 2022, with weekly live-streamed tutorials and access to other course materials. Additional on-demand masterclasses cover the fundamentals of publishing as a business, and you’ll be supported by a mentor throughout. Each course can accommodate up to 15 students.

You may only apply to enrol in one course. However, successful applicants will still be able to access materials from other courses.

Applicants for enrolment in the HarperCollins Author Academy must:

Be resident in the UK or Ireland;
Be 18 years old or over at the date of course commencement;
Be from a Black, Asian or a Minority Ethnic background;
Have access to the internet and a computer / laptop which is in in good working order;
Make their applications in the English language;
Not be represented by a literary agent at the date of course commencement

There is no charge for enrolling or participating in the HarperCollins Author Academy but successful applicants will need to cover their own costs and expenses.

Find out more and apply here

Deadline: 23:59 on 15 August 2022