An anthology of writing by the 2022/23 cohort of The London Library Emerging Writers Programme with contributions from 39 writers spanning fiction, poetry, non-fiction, stage, screen and radio. This is a feast of words and creativity from an exciting array of bright new talent. 

Featuring work by: Hala A, Jasmin Allenspach, Ettie Bailey-King, Melanie Banim, Katie Byford, Anna Carling, Melanie Carvalho, Patrick Cash, Fatima Cham, Yasmine Dankwah, Jessica Edwards, Eve Ellis, Pacifica Goddard, Miriam Gold, Soria Hamidi, Annie Hodson, Zia Holloway, Gayathiri Kamalakanthan, Inigo Laguda, Nicole Lee, Temi Majekodunmi, Harriet Matthews, Carla Montemayor, Sharanya Murali, Leeor Ohayon, JP Pangilinan O’Brien, Thomas Peermohamed Lambert, Dr. Michael Pourfar, Gita Ralleigh, Electra Rhodes, Melissa Richards, Kimberley Sheehan, Yvonne Singh, Megan Smith, B R Rose, Jack Stanley, Sarah Stribley, Grahame Williams, Eli Zuzovsky.

Contributors to the fourth volume include graphic biographer and memoirist Miriam Gold, whose book will be published by Jonathan Cape in 2024, VS Pritchett Prize winning short story writer Leeor Ohayon, children's writer Gayathiri Kamalakanthan, whose verse novel is forthcoming from Faber, and rising playwriting star and Mustapha Matura Award shortlistee Temi Majekodunmi. 

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The London Library Emerging Writers Programme is a unique opportunity which offers writers, in all genres, one year’s free membership of The London Library and includes writing development masterclasses, literary networking opportunities, peer support and guidance in use of the Library’s resources. 

The London Library Emerging Writers Programme is open to anyone over 16 years of age who is committed to pursuing a career in and developing their writing.

If you would like to support the Programme please donate here.