A Writing Chance 2024-25
photo by Dan Haworth-Salter
Meet the 16 writers selected for A Writing Chance 2024-25.
Each of the writers received a £2,000 bursary supported by a grant from the Charlotte Aitken Trust.
The writers began their year-long programme with a five-day residential writing retreat at Arvon’s writing house, The Hurst in Shropshire. Each writer was paired with both an industry mentor and one of four pastoral mentors – experienced writers, Clare Shaw, Richard Benson, Lynsey Rogers, and Katy Massey.
The programme included industry insight sessions with Audible, Faber & Faber, Daily Mirror, and Substack, and an array of writing workshops and insight sessions to develop their knowledge and skills.
