‘WRITERS ON THE RISE’ PROGRAM FOR NEW WRITERS @ BLACK BRITISH BOOK FESTIVAL

Writers on The Rise, a collaboration between the Black British Book Festival and Pan Macmillan, is an 8-week programme crafted for ambitious Black British authors. Tailored to navigate the publishing world, it connects 30 aspiring writers with Pan Macmillan professionals, providing industry insights. The programme unfolds remotely, culminating in a London gathering featuring a Pan […]
DISCOVERIES 2024 @ WOMEN’S PRIZE TRUST

The Women’s Prize Trust is thrilled to launch Discoveries 2024 – the fourth year of our popular writer development programme and prize for unpublished writers, run in partnership with Audible, Curtis Brown and Curtis Brown Creative. Submissions are open to women in the UK and Ireland to submit the opening of their novel in any genre – […]
DREAM FUND X WE MOVE FUND @ GIRLDREAMER

In collaboration with BBC Children in Need and as a part of the We Move Fund, we have been given the incredible opportunity to support 20 Black Women-led organisations, collectives and individuals with grants of £1000 who are supporting Black communities through their social impact work. This collaborative fund is specifically for Black women-led organisations […]
FUNDED PROGRAMME FOR BLACK FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS @ BLACK AND GOOD

Black and Good are back with a new programme launch! If you are ready for your business to flourish and gain the true support you need – this is for you. A programme for Black female entrepreneurs based in Central London, Glasgow or Edinburgh – you will become part of a community of like-minded females […]
The 2023 Multiplier @ THE CARES FAMILY

The Cares Family is inviting applications for The Multiplier, a national leadership programme. Bringing together a diverse group of change-makers on a nine-month journey, The Multiplier is designed to increase confidence and capability in building more socially-connected communities. Candidates will be local community leaders across the UK who have a project or organisation that’s at […]
BUSINESS ACCELERATOR FOR BLACK FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS FEB 2023 @ BLACK AND GOOD

The Black and Good business accelerator February 2023 cohort is now open for registrations! This programme is for aspiring and active, Black female entrepreneurs based in London or Glasgow. Whether in the initial idea, or the growth stage of your business, this programme has been crafted to help your business, mindset and well-being as an […]
DREAM FUND 4.0

Excitingly, our Dream Fund is back for a fourth round! If you’re a UK-based young (18-35 y/o) woman of colour-led social organisation or group, you can now apply for unrestricted grants of up to £500 to go towards your work. The best part is that you don’t need to be a registered organisation to apply, […]
2023 DISCOVERIES PROGRAMME @ WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION

Discoveries invites unpublished and unagented women writers in the UK or Ireland to submit the opening of a novel in English – up to 10,000 words – across any genre of adult fiction for the chance to take part in a bespoke creative writing course, securing personalised mentorship packages, representation with a literary agent and […]
Dream Fund 3.0

We’re back with a third round of our Dream Fund! If you’re a UK based woman of colour-led small organisation/community group tackling a social issue, you can now receive micro-grants from GirlDreamer of up to £500 to support your work or kickstart your idea. Please note, you must be between 18-35 to apply and you […]
THE PENGUIN COVER DESIGN AWARD

The Penguin Cover Design Award is your opportunity to take on the role of a book cover designer and build your portfolio. Encouraging all aspiring designers and illustrators in the UK and Ireland to enter the Penguin Cover Design Award, regardless of higher education status, The Penguin Cover Design Award is open to those who […]