CAMPAIGNS

campaigns

Defending the freedom to write and read, in the UK and internationally

Latest in Campaigns

Writing for Liu Xiaobo

May 16th, 2012

A poem by workshop participant Laura Casimir, inspired by Liu Xiaobo's 'One Letter'.Read more


[Poem] One Letter - Liu Xiaobo

May 16th, 2012

A poem written by Liu Xiaobo for his wife Liu Xia.Read more


Government Agrees Not To Request Leveson Redactions

May 9th, 2012

10 Downing Street: "We will not be making any requests to redact material."Read more


EVENTS

events

Showcasing exciting writers and debating current issues

Latest in Events

[Photos] Freedom Cells

May 16th, 2012

Photos are now online from the recent film event in Deptford. It will be in Brighton on 19th May.Read more


Freedom Cells - Brighton

May 11th, 2012

An afternoon of films by human rights filmmakers, artists and students.Read more


Words in the Park offer to PEN Members

May 11th, 2012

Our friends at Ways With Words are offering English PEN supporters a discounted ticket price for their Words in the Park festival.Read more


TRANSLATION

translation

Bringing the best world literature into the English language

Latest in Translation

The World Record

April 24th, 2012

English PEN supports new mind-blowing book of world poetry.Read more


The Last of the Vostyachs

April 24th, 2012

Darkness, hilarity, cruelty, tenderness... it must be another English PEN supported title.Read more


English PEN Launches Major New fund for Literary Translation

April 16th, 2012

English PEN, the charity promoting the freedom to write, is launching a major new fund for literary translation.Read more


LEARNING

learning

Creative writing and reading workshops

Latest in Learning

[Photos] 'My Suitcase Is Packed' Launch Event

May 16th, 2012

We’ve uploaded some images from the recent launch of 'My Suitcase is Packed'Read more


[Poem] I Am A Tree by Alieu Sisse

May 15th, 2012

This week's featured poem from a participant of one of English PEN's community writing workshops.Read more


[Blog] Writing is Therapeutic, but not Therapy?

May 8th, 2012

English PEN's Philip Cowell is interviewed by Words with JAM about the benefits of creative writing.Read more


MEMBERS

members

An International Fellowship of writers, literary professionals, and literature lovers

Latest in Members


What PEN Means To Me: Ali Reza Jabari

April 23rd, 2012

Former imprisoned writer speaks out.Read more


What PEN Means To Me: Adam Thirlwell #MembershipMonday

April 16th, 2012

As part of our weekly drive to encourage more of our supporters to join PEN, we are re-posting these statements on our new website.Read more


PRIZES

prizes

Recognising courageous writers and extraordinary books

Latest in Prizes

James Gleick wins 2011-2012 Hessell-Tiltman Prize

April 13th, 2012

"Bold and arresting" book wins prestigious prize.Read more



Margaret Drabble wins Golden PEN Award 2011

December 1st, 2011

The award is given annually to an accomplished writer whose body of work has had a profound impact on readers.Read more