Breakthrough Writers' Programme – Free Tickets New Writers’ Day 2025

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About You and Your Writing

We'd like to learn a bit about you and your writing. Please fill out in as much detail as possible. We won't share this data.

Have you ever had any work published, or won any awards or prizes? Do you have any other writing achievements you'd like to tell us about?

Please note that you will not be eligible for these scholarships if you are currently represented by a literary agent or have previously published a full-length book with a traditional, non-academic publisher.

Have you previously studied on a Curtis Brown Creative course?

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We are able to make accessibility adjustments to the course if needed (e.g., by providing a British Sign Language Interpreter).

Breakthrough Writers' Programme

Which event would you like to be entered into the draw to win a ticket and attend for free on Saturday 4 October 2025?

Please note that the New Writers' Day will take place at Foyle Charing Cross (107 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0EB)

Our free tickets are available to under-represented writers, please tell us which of these circumstances apply to you.

20 free tickets per event are on offer to talented writers from under-represented backgrounds. (Tick all that apply.)

Our free tickets are available to under-represented writers, please tell us which of these circumstances apply to you.

I am over 18 years of age, unmarried and not co-habiting with a partner, with an annual (gross, pre-tax) income of less than £25,000 [or equivalent] and I do not hold personal savings in excess of £5,000.

I am over 18 years of age, married or co-habiting with a partner, with a total annual (gross, pre-tax) household income of less than £35,000 [or equivalent] and personal savings (jointly or individually) of less than £5,000.

I am over 18 years of age and while I don't quite fit the above income criteria, I consider that my personal circumstances merit financial assistance.

I am over 18 years of age. Black, Asian, mixed heritage or any background by which you identify as a person of colour.

I am over 18 years of age, and identify as LGBTQIA+.

I am over 18 years of age, and have a disability.

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