Mentors for the year include Thomas Harding, author of Hans and Rudolf, and multiple slam-winner and creative producer of The Nest, Adam Kammerling.

The programme is open to emerging writers of any background, over 18 years of age and living in the UK with no more than three years’ experience of being published, who feel they would benefit from the support and insight of a more established writer, peer support sessions and opportunities to meet with industry professionals.

Applicants should be working, or planning to work, on a specific project, with the aim of publication, and should be committed to participating fully in all sessions offered by the programme.

The programme offers the following benefits:
• One-on-one mentorship with an established writing mentor (online and/or in person)
• A bursary of up to £1,500 to support the completion of research, residential writing time, childcare or other costs related to completing the writing project
• Scheduled peer support sessions
• Group seminars run by writing experts (online)
• Meetings with agents, publishers and other industry professionals
• A speaking opportunity at Jewish Book Week 2026, held at Kings Place, London

The Programme runs from 1 September 2025 to 31 July 2026. 

Find out more here. 

Deadline: 11.59pm UK time on 30 June 2025