I’ve really been enjoying Imogen Hermes Gowar’s online Writing the Past course over the last month and I want to give another writer out there the chance to do the course too - somebody who might not otherwise be able to afford to do it.

So I’ve funded a place on Imogen’s next course, which begins in September (more info and dates here), and applications are now open. If you'd like to take part in an 8-week online course exploring how we write and think about historical fiction, but don't have the means to pay, please do consider applying.

The application form is here.

Our criteria is flexible as we know financial hardship comes in many forms, but we ask that you think carefully about whether this opportunity is meant for you. But if you're skint, want to write, don't know how to afford a course - then yes, this is probably meant for you.

Please send this on to any friends or family who you think might like to give it a go.

Good luck!