TLC’s Free Reads scheme provides writers with free access to a professional reader, who will give written feedback on a sample of their work via detailed, written reports. TLC’s readers are experienced editors and writers with in-depth knowledge of the publishing industry and are experts across a wide range of genres.

The pool of writers applying to Shape. Written feedback for selected writers will usually arrive within 4-6 weeks of it being submitted to TLC by Shape.

In order to be considered for this opportunity you will need to be:

• A writer who is actively engaged in your practice, whether or not you are published or aiming for publication
• Self-identified as disabled
• On a low income
• A resident of England
• Over the age of 16
• Not part of a creative writing programme or longer writing course at the time of submission

To apply please go to https://www.shapearts.org.uk/news/writers-apply-for-the-2018-free-reads-scheme