Tour the Writer
Mentored Writer Applications
If you would like to apply to be one of our Mentored Writers in year two of Tour the Writer, we’re opening a short application process to anyone that has attended a Tour the Writer event previously.
This will include providing a few details, a short statement about yourself, and a writing sample.
Name
First Name
Last Name
E-mail address
Would you prefer to anonymise your application?
Yes, please remove my name from the application
No, I am happy to be identified
What is your local Tour the Writer venue?
Please select...
Belgrade Theatre (Coventry)
Freedom Studios (Bradford)
Mercury Theatre (Colchester)
Landmark Theatres (Peterborough)
Landmark Theatres (North Devon)
Theatre Royal Plymouth
Theatre by the Lake (Keswick, Cumbria)
Which Tour the Writer events have you taken part in?
Open Writer's Labs
Talk to Us (one-to-one sessions)
Online masterclasses
In-person networking events
None
Why are you applying to be a Mentored Writer? (maximum 500 words)
We'd love for you to answer the following questions:
- What would you like to write about?
- Why would you benefit from being mentored by Paines Plough?
- What or who inspires you creatively?
Please attach a writing sample of up to three pages for scripts, or 500 words if other forms of writing (such as prose or poetry).
If you prefer to link a document or file, please use the text box below to send your link.
An additional document can be attached here, if you wish (optional)
If you would prefer an alternative way of sending your writing sample, please get in touch with Paines Plough at
access@painesplough.com
.
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Paines Plough is committed to promoting equality and achieving diversity in the range of people we engage. We understand that some of this information is personal and sensitive in nature. However, gathering this data helps us to meet the aims and commitments set out in our Equality policy. The information that we are asking you to provide is informed by our duties under the Equality Act 2010. It also helps us meet our requirements as a National Portfolio Organisation funded by Arts Council England.
The information you provide on this form will be held in the strictest confidence.
What age will you be on 1 April 2024?
0-19
20-34
35-49
50-64
65-74
75+
Prefer not to say
How would you describe your gender identity?
Please select...
Female (including trans women)
Male (including trans men)
Non-binary
Prefer not to say
Not known
Other (please specify)
Is your gender identity different to the sex you were assumed to be at birth?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
Do you consider yourself to have a disability or health condition?
The Equality Act 2010 defines a disabled person as someone with a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
Not known
Do you consider yourself neurodiverse?
Neurodiversity includes Autism, ADHD, OCD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's syndrome and others.
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
Not known
How would you describe your ethnic origin?
Please select...
Arab
Asian/Asian British - Bangladeshi
Asian/Asian British - Chinese
Asian/Asian British - Indian
Asian/Asian British - Pakistani
Any other Asian background (please state below)
Black/Black British - African
Black/Black British - Caribbean
Any other Black background (please state below)
Gypsy, Roma or Irish Traveller
Latin American
Mixed / Multiple ethnic groups - Asian & White
Mixed / Multiple ethnic groups - Black Caribbean & White
Mixed / Multiple ethnic groups - Black African & White
Any other Dual or Multiple Heritage background (please state below)
White - British
White - Irish
Any other White background (please state below)
Prefer not to say
Other (please specify)
Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation?
Bisexual
Gay man
Gay woman/lesbian
Heterosexual/Straight
Queer
Prefer not to say
Not known
Other (please specify)
What is your religion or belief?
Buddhist
Christian
Hindu
Jewish
Muslim
Sikh
None
Prefer not to say
Other (please specify)
Are you married or in a civil partnership?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
Do you have any caring responsibilities?
None
Primary carer
Secondary carer (another person carries out the main caring role)
Prefer not to say
What occupation did the main/highest income earner in your household when you were 14 have?
Modern Professional Occupations
such as: teacher, nurse, physiotherapist, social worker, musician, police officer (sergeant or above), software designer.
Clerical and Intermediate occupations
(e.g. secretary, personal assistant, clerical worker, office clerk, call centre agent, nursing auxiliary, nursery nurse)
Senior managers or administrators
(usually responsible for planning, organising and co-ordinating work, and for finance) such as: finance manager, chief executive.
Technical and craft occupations
such as: motor mechanic, plumber, printer, electrician, gardener, train driver.
Semi-routine manual and service occupations
such as: postal worker, machine operative, security guard, caretaker, farm worker, catering assistant, sales assistant.
Routine manual and service occupations
such as: HGV driver, cleaner, porter, packer, labourer, waiter/waitress, bar staff.
Middle or junior managers
such as: office manager, retail manager, bank manager, restaurant manager, warehouse manager
Traditional professional occupations
such as: accountant, solicitor, medical practitioner, scientist, civil/mechanical engineer.
Short Term unemployed
(claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance or earlier unemployment benefit for a year or less)
Long-term unemployed
(claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance or earlier unemployment benefit for more than a year)
Retired
Not applicable
Don't know
Prefer not to say
Other (please specify)
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