Chloe Elliott (Poetry School)Looking to develop your writing under the guidance of a published poet? Poetry School is delighted to be partnering with The Literary Consultancy, offering one poet a free poetry mentoring opportunity from February 2027. Find out how to apply below!
This year, we’re excited to once again participate in the TLC Arts Council England Free Reads Scheme, offering low-income poets the opportunity to get free professional feedback on their writing. The main aim is to support writers developing their work and honing their writing craft through structured and constructive feedback.
The Free Reads Scheme is open to all writers based in England, and particularly welcomes applications from writers belonging to groups currently under-represented in publishing including disabled writers, neurodivergent writers, Black, Asian, and Global Majority writers, and members of the LGBQT+ community.
What will I receive?
Poetry School is delighted to be offering one poet a free place on TLC’s Chapter & Verse Mentoring Classic Scheme from February 2027.
Over the course of 12-18 months, you can expect to receive 6 feedback sessions (based on a submission of 3-6 poems per session) with your mentor, plus a final assessment of your pamphlet or collection at the end of the process.
How to apply
Please fill out our Poetry School x TLC application form, and send with 3 sample poems, to [email protected] by 11:59pm Monday 31 August 2026.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email us at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!
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