The Word Factory is inviting applications from emerging writers based anywhere in the UK and Northern Ireland for its Apprenticeship Awards.
The four writers will be individually mentored by one of the following: Alexei Sayle, Zoe Gilbert, Nikesh Shukla and Jarred McGinnis. The chosen Apprentices will have access to all Word Factory events and classes, support from writing agencies and access to a leading agent.
The award is for writers on their way to a first collection of stories or beginning to send out work for publication. Writers with no access to literary mentorship and from communities that are often excluded are encouraged to apply. At least one place per year is held open for BAME writers. Writers with novels or collections already published are not eligible, but self-published writers may apply.