The HarperCollins Author and Design Academy provides training and support to writers and designers from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds, with the goal of helping them achieve commercial success in the publishing industry. Our mission is to assist motivated and dedicated individuals in gaining access to and navigating the publishing landscape. Our six-week programme is designed to equip enrolled students with the necessary tools to succeed in the industry and is free of charge.
Applications for our sixth intake, which will run online for six weeks beginning on September 25, 2023, are now open. The application deadline is August 18, 2023, and we aim to recruit a cohort of 45 students (writing) and 10 (design), by mid-September. We have received excellent support from industry partners, with many students now published authors with HarperCollins and others, or flourishing designers in the publishing arena. With our wealth of expertise, we provide comprehensive knowledge of the end-to-end publishing process, as well as the tools to write compelling stories and launch careers in both adult and children's publishing. And the best part: it's free!
All previous cohorts have successfully graduated, and we have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our students. Now is the opportunity for others to seize the chance and join us in the upcoming autumn of 2023. In addition, students will have access to supporting resources, a mentor, will receive a certificate, and go on to be part of the Academy’s Alumni network. Details on the Author Academy. How to apply can be found here: https://www.harpercollinsacademy.co.uk/admissions/