Links to literary sites
The A-Z of websites of interest both to writers and to those simply interested in literature
Art Vibes - a new online resource for lovers of the arts and artists of ethnic minority backgrounds. The site is dedicated to bringing you updates and news from the full spectrum of arts from a uniquely ethnic perspective.
Arvon Foundation - the online home of the Arvon Foundation, which runs Creative Writing Courses
Author Network - an extensive range of resources for writers
Bath Spa University College - a leading centre for the teaching of creative writing, Bath Spa is currently taking applications for its MA in Writing for Young People.
Birmingham Words - an online community for creative writing and creative reading based in Birmingham
Bookhitch - a website which acts as a link between authors, publshers and readers, through which browsers can find books that are hard to find in bookstores
Book Trust - aims to encourage reading among all ages and cultures
British Council Literature Department - promotes the work of innovative writers in the UK to audiences around the world
Contemporary Writers - this British Council related site is an excellent resource for getting information on contemporary British writers
Gay Men Writing - encourages and promotes writing by all gay, lesbian and transgendered writers
Get Writing - part of the BBC's 'Get Creative' initiative, a fully interactive site where you can post work, receive feedback and join discussion groups
Granta Magazine - publishes new writing - fiction, personal history, reportage and inquiring journalism - as well as documentary photography.
Literature in the Midlands - online literature centre offering a range of services for readers, writers, librarians and literature professionals
Meet the Author - where you can see authors introducing their books in their own words
Mslexia magazine - magazine aimed at female writers and aspiring writers
New Statesman - British weekly magazine covering politics, arts and culture and named by the British Society of Magazine Editors as the Current Affairs Magazine of the Year in 2006
Oxford Literary Consultancy - offers services like manuscript assessment, tution and mentoring, editing and proof-reading, advice on agents and publishers, publicity advice and voice traning for public readings.
Oxford University MSt in Creative Writing - Oxford University is now offering a two-year, part-time Master of Studies degree (MSt) in Creative Writing. It aims to provide talented creative writers the opportunity to study for a postgraduate qualification in their field.
Pighog Press - a small poetry publishers based in Brighton, committed to the publication of unique voices. Authors include Lorna Thorpe, Brendan Cleary and Moss Rich.
Pulp - fantastic site featuring new short stories every month, live literature listings and reviews
Scriberazone - funky site full of well-presented poetry by upcoming and established writers
SciTalk - A website and database of scientists who would enjoy meeting and talking to fiction-writers, to explain what they do, show them their work-places, images, and help them understand the jargon. In return, scientists will also learn how writers work, and both sides should have very enjoyable and lively meetings.
Seren Books - A small, independent publishing house based in Wales, publishing English writing by Welsh authors. They specialise in fiction and poetry and publish the work of poets such as Owen Sheers, Tim Liardet, Fiona Sampson and Pascale Petite.
Society of Authors - serves the interests of professional writers and administers prizes
The Society of Women Writers & Journalists - founded in 1894 by newspaper proprieter Joseph Snell Wood.
Soho Theatre - aims to encourage new writing for the stage
South Asian Arts and Literature - digital archive of South Asian literature, art, theatre, dance and music in England
Spread the Word - supports the development of new literature and writing in South and West London
Sublime Magazine - the world's first international ethical lifestyle magazine
Tales of the Decongested - aims to provide a platform for London's frustrated short story writers
The Longford trust - The Frank Longford Charitable Trust, set up by his family and friends to celebrate his achievements and further the goals he pursued in the fields of prison and social reform.
The London Review Bookshop - The London Review Bookshop, specialists in biographies, fiction, poetry, history, politics and philosophy, whose website features highlights selected from the 20,000 titles stocked.
The Poetry Society - provides services to help poets and promote poetry in Britain
The Royal Society of Literature - this membership-based senior British organisation offers events, prizes and fellowships for literary professionals
This is it - a rare beast of an online magazine beautifully designed for the digital medium, featuring new writing - short stories and poems - as well as visual arts
Writers Forum E-Group - an independent electronic writers' discussion group catering to an international audience of the South Asian diaspora
Writers in Oxford - Writers in Oxford was set up by local members of the Society of Authors in 1992 and is run by writers for one another. Welcoming applications for membership from writers who have had a full length work - or a substantial body of smaller works - published, broadcast or performed commercially, their main purpose is social, and their style informal and friendly. They aim to provide opportunities for writers to meet, thereby promoting discussion, and providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information.
Writers Services - provides services and information to writers
Writers' Workshop - The Writers' Workshop provides a full manuscript appraisal and editorial service to unpublished authors. Run by writers for writers, the company aims to offer the most comprehensive editorial service available. They will also introduce authors to leading London agents, where the manuscript justifies it.
Writers of Zimbabwe - a website aiming to bring together the best literary talent from Zimbabwe with featured writers, book reviews and general news.
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