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TLC: Celebrating 10 years of Michael Langan LGBTQ+ Free Reads
Deadline: Tue 30 Jun 2026
For the tenth year in a row, TLC are partnering with novelist and writing tutor Michael Langan to offer five unpublished UK-based LGBTQ+ writers free professional feedback on the first 15,000 words of their fiction or creative non-fiction manuscripts.
Applications are open through Pride month (June 2026). All applicants will be invited to a reading and Q&A with Michael and will also be invited to attend another virtual Q&A with previous alumni of the scheme.
Applications are welcome from any writers from the LGBTQ+ community. We are only able to accept work submitted by writers who are ordinarily resident in the UK for this initiative. Work submitted should be for adult or YA fiction or non-fiction
Applications from low-income writers will be prioritised. Applications from Global Majority writers and disabled writers from the LGBTQ+ community are particularly encouraged.
Find out more details on how to apply and eligibility here
Deadline: 9am BST on Tuesday 30th June 2026
Additional Information:
Location:
UK
Region(s):
UK
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