Breakthrough Writers' Programme

Our exciting programme of free scholarships, courses and mentoring opportunities for under-represented writers.

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Scholarships

Our scholarships support writers who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend our selective-application writing courses. Click the button below to view and apply for our 2026 scholarships.

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Breakthrough Class of 2025

In 2025 we supported 97 talented, under-represented writers via our Breakthrough Writers' Programme – funded by Curtis Brown, HW Fisher and individual author-sponsors.

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Read all about our objectives for Breakthrough. Meet the talented under-represented writers we've been working with through our free courses, scholarships and mentoring.

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I loved this course . . . the lessons on writing were amazing and thought-provoking.

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1. Start writing

Put your pen to paper

2. Develop your writing

Hone your craft

3. Edit & pitch

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Breakthrough Writers' Programme

Scholarships

Breakthrough Class of 2025

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