LITERATURE LINKS
FICTION
Adventures in Fiction
Focused on writer development, Adventures in Fiction provides manuscript appraisal and mentoring programmes, for new and advanced writers.
All-Story.com
A website devoted to short stories. Anyone can submit a story to the site and each one is read.
Arvon Foundation
The Arvon Foundation runs residential writing courses at one of four houses located in the Devon, Inverness-shire, Shropshire or West Yorkshire countryside to give writers the opportunity, the time and the space to write, supported by expert practical tuition and the encouragement of a writing community.
Anne Aylor
Creative writing courses in London and across the UK.
African American Literary Book Club
Site aiming to increase knowledge of the diversity of African American literature.
Book Creators Circle
Australian site, profilling writers internationally
Gold Dust
Mentoring services for writers. Newly added to their list of mentors is novelist Time Pears, crime writer Jim Kelly and biographer Midge Gillies, as well as Booker-shortlisted novelist Sarah Hall.
Muslim Writers Awards
A progressive and inclusive initiative which aims to assist and nurture
emerging Muslim writers in the UK and provide support and guidance to
develop their work for mainstream publication
Sci-fi England, London
A central resource for all things related to Sci-Fi in the UK, from events and publications to articles and reviews.
POETRY
Apples and Snakes
The national poetry organisation, Apples & Snakes, promotes and organises performances by spoken word artists. It operates a successful Poets in Education Scheme as well as arranging special events, tours and festivals throughout the year.
Renaissance One
Produces tours, events and education projects, focusing on the spoken word, prose and poetry.
Poetry Archive
Help in teaching poetry. There are lesson plans and activities for all key stages and for the inclusive classroom. There are ideas here for History teachers, and other subject areas too.
Poetry Society
Offers information and advice. Membership benefits are 'Poetry Review' and 'Poetry News'.
Poetry Kit
An extensive website with information on poetry magazines, courses, workshops, competitions, funding etc.
Survivors Poetry
Promotes the poetry of survivors in mental distress.
Tall-Lighthouse
An independent poetry business dedicated to creating the appreciation of poetry. Tall Lighthouse publishes full collections, pamphlets, chapbooks and anthologies of poetry and also organise poetry readings & events in and around London, South East & South West England as well as facilitating writing workshops.
The Poetry Can
The aims of Poetry Can are to increase opportunities for everyone to participate in and enjoy poetry, through a strategic programme of events and projects, and support the creative and professional development of poets of all ages and levels of experience.
The Poetry Trust
The Poetry Trust is one of the UK’s flagship poetry organisations, delivering a year-round programme of live events, creative education opportunities, courses, prizes and publications.
script
BBC WritersRoom
Online resource for writing for TV, radio and film. Writers' guidelines, script reading services, advice from professionals amongst other services.
London Script Consultancy
Offers a wide range of script analysis services, including 1-2-1 script development work and reading of your script and your synopsis with feedback on it and placements for students.
Open Page
Stellar Network host Open Page, a monthly new writing night designed to
provide a testing ground for theatre, radio, TV or film scripts. Actors
read three 15-minute scripts to an industry audience and receive
constructive, informed feedback.
Information, training and funding opportunities for those working in the Audio Visual Industries of broadcast, film and script writing).
UK Script Doctor
A professional screenwriting service. The UK Script Doctor’s script analysis and consultant services are already used by many industry professionals, including Agents, Producers and professional writers. Now, these services are available to all writers of all abilities.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Allways Learning
Allways learning acts as a broker for mentoring schemes, job swaps, shadowing and work placements for artists. The website contains up to date information on Arts Management jobs, resources for professional development and an online community of artists and learners.
ArtsMatrix
Information, consultancy and training to enable those in the creative industries to make the most of their careers.
Creative Capital
A network of arts organisations offering an advice and information service for artists and creative professionals who live and work in London.
CIDA
CIDA, the Cultural Industries Development Agency, is the leading support organisation for the creative and cultural sector. CIDA helps thousands of creative individuals, businesses and arts organisations by providing information, business support, professional development training, networking & showcasing opportunities and by commissioning new work.
Directory of Writers-Circles
Online resource providing information on writing groups, and writing courses.
Fire in the Head
Runs workshops in the Southwest of England, the Hebrides and abroad. Also runs correspondence courses.
Fish Publishing
Fish Publishing runs the Fish Short Story Prize, one of the largest international short story competitions. They also run poetry, crime, and historical fiction competitions and provide a full editorial consultancy service.
Inside Out
A new breed of literary arts magazine, encouraging the submission and publication of work with a focus on self-awareness and self-help.
KUDOS
Current UK writing competitions plus an increasing number of Overseas contests. Also includes news items and information about markets, outlets and opportunities for all kinds of writing.
Literaturetraining
Provides information and advice on professional development for writers. Offers an online directory, and e-bulletin service as well as resource materials on key topics relating to creative and professional development.
NALD: National Association for Literature Development
Offers mentoring for writers, cultural leadership programmes, one day training and seminars and talks. Also comprehensive online resources of reports, case studies and talks/seminars available for downloading.
NAWE: National Association for Writers in Education
Support for writers working in educational settings: training, conferences, networking and a magazine.
New Writing Partnership
Developing creative writing in the East of England. New Writing partnership offers events, creative writing courses, competitions, advice and networks for writers.
Pen Pusher Magazine
A free London Literary Magazine, which features short fiction, poetry, reviews, features and interviews. Willing to consider all submissions and keen to encourage new authors.
The Literary Consultancy
TLC is the UK's leading manuscript assessment service, providing expert, market-aware editorial advice to writers at all levels. They also run TLC Literary Adventures which offers access to world-class teaching and the chance to work, read, listen, learn or just relax in a stunning setting which will open up the mind and senses.
Writer's Workshop
Offers editorial advice to writers, screenwriters and poets.
OTHER
Arts Council
The Arts Council offers funding & mentoring opportunities. Their 'encompassculture' website gives up to date author interviews, book reviews, and information on authors.
Arts Community
Free and impartial site for Arts development workers to promote, share and exchange projects and information.
Literature network and resource for arts and literature websites
Battersea Arts Centre
Theatre programmes, performances and education work.
British Council enCompass Culture
EnCompassCulture is a worldwide reading group. At enCompass you can Chat with leading authors and other readers, read Author interviews, join our Discussion boards and take part in our Readers' Quiz. You can receive recommendations from the reviews on the site or from our Online Reader in Residence, catch up with the News and events posted on the site, or discover a mine of information about Reading Groups.
British Library
National library of UK. Reference only.
Book Trust
Runs book prizes and projects to encourage readers and writers of all ages to discover and enjoy books.
New Work Network
New work network promotes and supports the development of new live, performance, and interdisciplinary arts practice by providing networking support for artists and facilitating engagement and collaboration between practitioners.
Quotation Books
A resource for social and reference use on famous quotations - one of the best places on the web to find, share (and soon - add your own) quotations. It's a London startup that is aimed at frequent quote users, including writers.
This is independent charity which inspires more people to read more. Why? Because they believe that reading can transform people’s lives. The more you read, the more you know. The more you read, the more you imagine. The more you read, the better you understand other people, and the better you connect to them. The website contains a comprehensive reading groups database as well as links to World Book Day book nominations.
