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Apply to Free Reads 2026!
Shape Arts
About the Open Call
Shape Arts partners with The Literary Consultancy to provide professional feedback for low-income writers. The service covers fiction, non-fiction, short stories, picture books, poetry, scripts, and screenplays. Selected writers receive written feedback and 6 months access to the 'Being A Writer' portal. Additional support options like Editor 1-1s and submission package reports are also available.
What is Offered
Professional feedback, access to the 'Being A Writer' portal for 6 months, and optional support packages.
Requirements
Must be a writer actively engaged in practice, self-identify as disabled, be on a low income, resident of England, over 16, not currently enrolled in a creative writing programme, not have received a free read last year, and the work must be original and single-authored.
How to Apply
Complete the online application form at https://forms.gle/yz4bviGcvWhJtoWx6 or download and email the Word document application to applications@shapearts.org.uk.
Key Information
Deadline
August 26, 2026
Location
United Kingdom
Categories
Compensation
paid
This call is no longer accepting applications.