RCW partner with Spread the Word, Dialogue and Megaphone to extend workshop for aspiring authors of colour, now to include writers of adult commercial fiction

RCW Literary Agency announce the return of a free publishing workshop for aspiring authors of colour, now in association with Spread the Word, Megaphone and Dialogue’s new commercial imprint, Renegade Books.

First launched in 2020 with a focus on children’s & YA fiction and returning in 2021, this year the workshop providing transparency and clarity into the publishing process from beginning to end is also open to authors writing adult commercial fiction. Previous attendees include British Book Award shortlisted debut author Tọlá Okogwu.

Joanne Harris, Charlotte Vassell and Tanya Byrne are among the speakers confirmed to attend, and they will be joined by editors and agents from across commercial adult fiction and young adult fiction publishing for a panel covering a range of topics: including the submissions process, the role of agents and editors, and building an author profile.

A single, 90-minute session will take place at 1pm on July 5^th, 2023. After the workshop, the authors will receive one-to-one feedback sessions with an editor or agent to discuss their manuscripts.

Following the workshop in July, Megaphone will be offering participants writing for young adults ongoing support, advice and critiques from other writers and industry professionals. Spread the Word will be running a bespoke session for the participants covering their next steps to develop their craft and career as writers.

Open from Thursday 20th April, applicants should send a sample of between 1,000-5,000 words of their adult commercial fiction or young adult fiction along with a synopsis and a brief statement about their eligibility as an author of colour.

A summary of the workshop and a series of resources will be made available online after the event.

Entries can be submitted through the form below from Thursday 20^th April until 6pm on Monday 29^th May. Applicants must be UK based.

Workshop Application Form

Children's Workshop Application Form

Applicant Details

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Address *

Postcode *

Eligibility (Please state here your eligibility for the ‘authors of colour’ criteria for this course, for example 'South Asian') *

Author Biography: Please tell us about yourself in no more than 200 words *

Are you currently a member of the Megaphone Community or Spread the Word? Please continue to the next section if you are not a member of either.

Megaphone
Spread the Word

Your Writing

Synopsis: Please tell us what your work is about in no more than 500 words *

Adult Commercial Fiction or YA Fiction Sample: please submit between 1,000-5,000 words of your Adult Commercial or YA fiction *

Is your writing adult commercial fiction or young adult fiction? *

Adult Commercial Fiction
Young Adult

Consent

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RCW partner with Spread the Word, Dialogue and Megaphone to extend workshop for aspiring authors of colour, now to include writers of adult commercial fiction

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