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Swanwick Writers' Summer School

TopWrite

Applications are Now Open

The Writers’ Summer School’s access scheme for young adult writers

Are you...

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  • Aged between 18 and 30?

  • Committed to writing?

  • Eager for an opportunity that introduces you to what writing as a career might actually be like?

 

​​If so, TopWrite could be the opportunity you’re looking for…

What does TopWrite offer?

 

​Successful applicants for TopWrite only pay £150 to book a place at The Writers’ Summer School. It is an ideal experience for aspiring young writers. Look around the website. If The Writers’ Summer School sounds like it’s for you, and the three bullet points above describe you, then please download the guidelines and application form:

Places are limited, so please apply early!


The deadline for applications is the 30th of June. 

Previous TopWriters Said...

“Very inclusive and warm environment once the week had started.”

"I enjoyed everything about the week and I was so sad for it to end. I have found such a great community in Swanwick and I’ll definitely be back."

“Thanks for offering so much support to first years. I had such a good time :)”

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Assisted Places

Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Swanwick, we are able to help those writers ​who cannot afford our full course fees and otherwise could not attend the Summer School.

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​Writers can apply for any amount up to 75% of the full course fee, ​but we ask that applicants offer to contribute the maximum they feel they can afford.​


For full eligibility details and how to apply, see our full information pack and application form (below).

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How To Apply

  1. Download the Information Pack with Application Form using the link below or contact us to send you a copy at treasurer@swanwickwritersschool.org.uk.

  2. Read through the details of the application procedure and the application form.

  3. Complete the application form and send it with your supporting documents to the Treasurer 

  4. Deadline: Midnight, 30th June 2024.

Writers can apply for any amount up to 75% of the full course fee, ​but we ask that applicants offer to contribute the maximum they feel they can afford.​

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If you have any queries or questions, please contact the Treasurer at the above email.
 

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