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Resources for writers and freelancers during Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Practical resources and tips for writers and freelancers affected by Coronavirus (Covid-19)
During these uncertain times, we know that sharing useful information is essential. When we hear of resources, funds and opportunities to support freelancers, writers and people with creative careers, we’ll share them here.
Funding and finance information
Society of Authors Contingency Fund
The Society of Authors have worked with various other bodies and organisation to extend their contingency funds to writers affected by Covid-19. Writers don’t have to be a Society of Authors member to apply.
Society of Authors Contingency Fund
Royal Literary Fund
Published authors can also apply to the Royal Literary Fund if they are experiencing financial hardship.
Creative Scotland
Creative Scotland has created Open Fund: Sustaining Creative Development with a focus on supporting creative projects and individuals.
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Scottish Welfare Grant – Crisis Fund
Freelancers, writers and anyone who finds themselves in difficulties may wish to find out more about the Crisis Fund.
Universal Credit
Anyone who has suffered from a loss of income or who is uncertain about how they will pay their bills may be eligible for Universal Credit.
Disability Arts Online Commissions
A new commissions pot for disabled artists who are being impacted by the loss of income caused by Covid-19.
Disability Arts online commissions
Creative Industries Federation
In an effort to help members of creative industries band together and share information and amplify needs, Creative Industries Federation is offering free membership for four months.
Creative Industries Federation
Mental health and wellbeing
NHS: Look after your mental health at home
Staying at home and away from loved ones and colleagues can be tough, the NHS have released some advice to help you take care of your mind as well as your body.
NHS mental health and wellbeing
Self-care tips for writers and freelancers
Earlier this year we asked Laura Jones of 404 Ink to share some of her tips for looking after yourself as a freelancer and we think her advice is useful for many people who’re now unexpectedly working from home.
Self-care for writers and freelancers
Yoga for writers
We’re fans of all sorts of ways to stay active as writers and Adriene is one of our favourite online yoga instructors. This short video is specifically for writers but there are many more.
Stonewall
LGBTQ communities across the country are coming together to show each other solidarity, support and provide lifesaving services and Stonewall is acting as a hub.
Sharing books, writing and reading online
Host a virtual book launch
If you’re launching a book and wondering how to spread the news now that physical events are restricted, check out our tips for hosting an online book launch.
5 ways to ignite writing inspiration during lockdown
Staying creative is tough even at the best of times. We've put together some tips for tapping into your inspiration during lockdown.
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Find writing opportunities
We will be putting even more time into sourcing and sharing the writing opportunities that are currently open – many editors are also looking for things to read and do right now!
Find online workshops
Many writing workshops are moving online. We've collected and listed a selection to get you started.
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Writing resources from Writers' HQ
The team at Writers' HQ have also put together some handy resources for peopple who're trying to keep on writing during lockdown, including some free online courses.
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Stay in touch
We’ll be active on all of our social media accounts so please do stay in touch and share your writing tips and favourite reads.