Arvon was 40 in 2008 and in 2009 we begin the next 40 years proper.

It is now over 40 years since the first Arvon course took place in a remote farmhouse in Devon with the poet Ted Hughes as the first ever guest reader. This year we continue to celebrate this anniversary by offering you even more chances to work with words and  enjoy the freedom of your imagination.

We are doing this in many ways.

Jerwood Mentoring
We are delighted that in 2009 the prestigious Jerwood Charitable Foundation has joined up with us again to spot the talent of the future.  Everyone who comes on an Arvon course in 2009 can ask to be chosen as one of the 9 writers who, in 2010, will be mentored  by a leading writer for a year. Find out more.

Arvon Support for Writers
For the second year running, every person who comes on an Arvon course can submit the first chapter of a novel to leading literary agency Capel & Land. When you book a course with us, you will get a unique booking number and be given details of how to submit your writing. No other writing course offers you this chance.

Grants
We have more grants this year than ever before to help those who can not afford to pay our fees for our residential courses. Our courses are already subsidised by the Arts Council and ourselves. However if you need help due to low income, apply whenyou book. Find out about our grants scheme.