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New Writers Collective

a GREAT opportunity for uncredited writers

The TV Foundation, the umbrella charity behind the Edinburgh TV Festival, has once again teamed up with leading international TV production and distribution group, All3Media, to support distinctive and diverse writers, through its New Writers Collective.

Now in its fourth year, we are delighted to offer even more to the 10 selected writers who will benefit from an extended programme including: 

  • A free pass and accommodation for the 2026 Edinburgh TV Festival 
  • Free access to TV Foundation events for a year 
  • A free pass to the 2027 Edinburgh TV Festival  
  • Free priority access to our screenwriting event First Draft in March 2026 
  • Industry guidance from executives at All3Media and from across the Group 
  • Access to a supportive community of peers and an alumni network of new writers. 

want to find about more about the New Writers Collective?

Applications for the New Writers Collective 2026 are now closed. We will be announcing this year’s collective in March. 

The New Writers Collective is perfect for you if … 

  • You’re an aspiring writer looking for your first paid TV writing experience or representation
  • You want to join a supportive network of writers to take the next leap in your writing career and form invaluable industry connections

This year’s Collective will be chosen from an expert jury including All3Media’s scripted labels. The entry fee covers the costs of processing and assessing submissions. We are committed to paying all of our script readers the Real London Living Wage and want to ensure fair assessment.  

All3Media will have an exclusive first right of refusal on the project that you have submitted for the competition. Learn more in the terms and conditions.

Please read our FAQS and the Ts+Cs to make sure you’re eligible. 

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What our delegates say

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Mike Powell

The New Writers Collective has given all of us so much. Through the retreat, it has expanded our knowledge and confidence, while the experience of attending the festival itself allowed us to connect directly with the wider industry and exposed us to exactly what is possible for our careers as they...
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Ben Robins

Ben Robins New Writers Collective 2024 The number one thing I walked away with was a confidence boost. Obviously a bunch of new friends too, and a lot of practical advice. But namely, being able to call myself a writer and it stick, which has made me so much more courageous...
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Carys Thomas

Being a part of the New Writers Collective has given me invaluable insight into the industry and incredible contacts. The writing retreat and our time at the festival really brought us together and making fellow screenwriting friends as part of the collective has been super beneficial (and not to...
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