Spread the Word's Developing Tutors Programme offers London-based writers a paid opportunity to teach their first creative writing workshop. Following a successful run of seven workshops in 2024-25, it will be opening applications in late May to run seven more workshops from September 2025 to February 2026.
Each writer will receive one-on-one support to develop their ideas and teaching skills with feedback from Spread the Word throughout the process.
This programme is open to London-based writers who meet the following criteria:
Aged 18+;
Full-time London resident;
Has had some creative work published, but not necessarily a full-length project;
Writing fiction or non-fiction prose;
Has not previously taught a creative writing workshop;
From one or more of these backgrounds underrepresented in UK publishing: Black, Asian and Global Majority; deaf and disabled, LGBTQIA+, from a lower socio-economic background, working class upbringing.
Tutors will be paid £250 for a two-hour creative writing workshop, which can take place either online or in person. This is inclusive of planning time and a follow up short evaluation. If successful, our goal is to offer further opportunities to the tutors.
How to Apply:
In order to apply, you will need to attend or watch a Zoom seminar run by Bobby Nayyar, Spread the Word’s programme manager, on Wednesday 28 May, 7pm-8.30pm. Don’t worry if you cannot attend the live session. Please sign up anyway and we will send you a link to the recording.
Applications will open at 7pm on Wednesday 28 May 2025.
Find out more here
If you have any questions, please contact Bobby Nayyar on bobby@spreadtheword.org.uk.
Deadline: 1pm on Monday 23 June 2025