The Royal Literary Fund

We offer a range of grants to professional writers needing short-term to long-term financial support. They might be facing an unexpected bill, reduced income, or unable to write due to a change in circumstances, sickness or disability. [...] Supportingwriterssince 1790 Donate # We believe writers matter because writing matters. Professional writers should be able to sustain themselves and thrive, even when times are hard. The Royal Literary Fund offers financial support, advice and earning opportunities across the UK, enabling writers to keep writing and to share their skills with others. Sign up for updates ## Supporting Writers [...] The RLF also offers earning opportunities for professional writers through our Fellowship scheme who work as Fellows sharing their expertise with others. We place writers in over 100 universities across the UK, helping students to develop their academic writing. Enquire about a grantEnquire about the Fellowship ## News & Features View All RLF News Article ### RLF Fellows’ News: September 2025 Books, events, festival appearances and more from our RLF and WritersMosaic writers.