In this episode we're talking money: how we feel about it as artists, the financial realities of life as an artist in the UK during a cost of living crisis and we're exploring one way you could gain access to up to £12,000 to develop your work: Arts Council England's Develop Your Creative PRactice Grant.. We've got Leanne Moden back in the studio, a superb piece from writer & performer Sandy Wardrop AND 9 wealth-themed guest submissions. In honour of our theme this month there's even a £150 prize on offer to one writer - the winner is announced towards the end of the episode. Artists featured Sam Wilson Tom Mccoll Hilary Steele James Domestic Sarah Dixon Amber-Page Moss Rob Harding Andrew Lee Gail Webb Laura Strickland We've also got Demi Anter & Ann Atkins sharing their experiences of applying for DYCP Grants from Arts Council England & we hope this gives a really honest and helpful breakdown of what the process is like.. This is our longest & most jam-packed episode yet. Thanks so much for your submissions! If you'd like to send work over to us we'd love to hear it - our next episode is celebrating the work of younger writers (18 & under). We accept audio & text submission sent in from parents/guardians/those with permission to share: words@writeclubopenmic.com