Literature links
Ask About Writing
A resource for writers of all abilities
BBC Writers Room
BBC Writersroom identifies and champions script writing talent and diversity across BBC
Drama, Entertainment and Children's programmes.
The Book Trust
Encourages reading across the ages and cultures through various initiatives and offers all
sorts of information and advice about books.
Federation of Worker Writers and Community Publishers
This is an umbrella body for writers' groups, small publishers and performance agencies.
The Literature Consultancy
The Literary Consultancy provides a specialist manuscript reading and assessment service
providing developing writers with critical feedback.
Literature Training
Information on training, jobs, conferences, magazines, competitions, residencies,
commission and funding for writers.
Live Literature Network
Guidance and support for organisers of live literature events.
National Association for Literature Development
NALD is a professional body for those involved in developing writers, readers and literature
audiences.
National Association of Writers in Education
NAWE is a membership organisation bridging the education and literature sectors by offering
services and support for writers and teachers.
National Association of Writers Groups
Online resource for anyone interested in writers' events and groups
www.poetsandplayers.co.uk
A music and poetry series in Manchester featuring new and established poets hosted by Linda
Chase. The website lists forthcoming events and has video and photographs of past
events held in museums, art galleries and churches.
http://www.poetryschool.com/
The nearest branch in Manchester offers evening classes and one day workshops with leading
poets as tutors. It attracts students from the surrounding area including Derbyshire.
Poetry students are welcome regardless of qualifications or experience. A generous bursary scheme
helps those with low incomes to participate fully.
The Poetry Translation Centre
The Poetry Translation Centre translates contemporary poetry from non-European languages into
English through collaborations between leading international poets and poets based in the UK
www.pulp.net
Online magazine of new short fiction and fiction reviews. Fee paid for all fiction
published
Short Fiction
A not-for-profit site which enables unpublished writers to submit their short stories for
sharing and feedback
The Society of Authors
The society offers a range of services to professional writers including meetings and
seminars, a quarterly journal, a database of members' specialisations and advice.
Writernet
Information resource for writers
Writers Circles
Directory of writers' circles
Writers Guild of Great Britain
The union for all professional writers working in television, radio, film, theatre, books and
multimedia
Writers in Prison Network
The Writers in Prison Network is a national organisation co-ordinating and supporting writers
in residence in prisons
Writers' Nexus
A website bringing together writers, literary agents and publishers. Includes promtional
tools, writers' forum.
WritersServices
Offers advice and support to writers.
Writers Workshop
The Writers’ Workshop offers editorial advice to novelists, whether published or
unpublished, who need help with a manuscript.
Write Words
WriteWords is a source of inspiration and feedback to writers, offering support, advice,
must-read interviews and articles from top writing names, as well as inside info on the latest
writing jobs, opportunities, competitions and news.
The Poetry Society
The Poetry Society aims to promote the study, use and enjoyment of poetry. It provides advice and information for poets and those interested in poetry in Britain today.
