'I am over the moon about the award—not only for the cheque but for the encouragement and recognition it implies.'

The Society of Authors administers a number of grants for writers. Our grants help fund works in progress and support authors in financial difficulty.

Grants for works in progress:

• The Authors Foundation
• The K Blundell Trust

Contingency grants:

• The Authors’ Contingency Fund
• The Francis Head Bequest
• The P.D. James Memorial Fund (Members only)