WriteNow 2027: Application Form Please fill out this form to apply to this year's WriteNow programme. Before beginning your application, please note that: This year, we are only looking to find writers working on books for children aged 7-12. The programme is only open to writers from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds and/or lower socio-economic backgrounds. Applications are only open to people aged 18 or over, who currently reside in the UK or Republic of Ireland. You must confirm you accept the WriteNow terms and conditions in question 12 for your application to be considered. Next