On publishing their second book in a pandemic and how rejection does not mean you’re a bad writer

One of the participants of our Lit From the Inside programme shares her experience

‘Meeting so many different people who share a passion for literature really made me think about how I felt about writing and reading.’

‘Without my time on Escalator, I doubt I’d be able to call myself a writer without wincing.’

On finding her first agent through the Escalator Talent Development Scheme

‘The psychological support offered by Escalator shows struggling writers that a career is possible for them’

One year on from the Escalator Talent Development Scheme

On the confidence gained through Escalator and the importance of focusing on writers who are underrepresented in the region

Making the most of development opportunities

Rejection, inclusivity and getting an agent

From writing for television to getting published in the TLC Free Reads anthology

“It’s a little unreal having a successful author discuss my writing.”

From poetry to short stories to YA fiction, Richard Lambert has got all bases covered

Translator, tour-guide, award-winning poet, is there anything she can’t do?

One of our Engage! Young Producers and 2018 Young Ambassadors shares her experience

‘Being selected for the Emerging Translator Mentorship Programme has completely transformed my career’

From NCW placement to London literary agency

From Emerging Translator Mentorships to a busy career in literary translation

From TLC:ACE Free Reads to national competition winner

From Escalator/Inspires to accomplished debut novel

From Escalator mentoring to international touring poet

Learn Korean, found specialist small press, win Man Booker International Prize

From student poetry group to award-winning Fringe show

From child writer to full time poet