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 WRITERS: Arvon Foundation - Offers a programme of residential writing courses. Devon office contact -Tel: 01409 231338 e: t-barton@arvonfoundation.org www.arvonfoundation.org Literature South West - This site aims to provide a comprehensive and accessible source of information on writers, writing groups, literature promoters and literature festivals in the South West region. This website has been devised by Poetry Can, a poetry development agency based in Bristol, UK and is funded by Arts Council England South West. www.literaturesouthwest.co.uk Literaturetraining - National site providing information on courses, workshops, mentoring, critical appraisal services, conferences and events, jobs, commissions, residencies, competitions, organisations, networks, training providers, books, magazines and funding for professional development. A partnership of eight leading literature organizations including NAWE, NALD, Lapidus, writernet, Apples and Snakes, Survivor’s Poetry, Scottish Book Trust and the Federation of Worker Writers and Community Publishers. Produce a valuable free e-bulletin which you can sign up for. www.literaturetraining.com Mslexia - Developing its online resources. The magazine itself is very strong on professional development and is not just read by women writers. www.mslexia.co.uk Skillset - www.skillset.org The Book Trust - Produces a number of free fact sheets including the 10-page 'Getting Published' which can be downloaded from their website – an excellent resource. Very informative. Good website. www.booktrust.org.uk The Poetry Library - Collects and lends all poetry published in UK since 1912 and offers comprehensive information service. Lists for poetry magazines, publishers, competitions etc available. www.poetrylibrary.org.uk The Society of Authors - Independent trade union representing writers’ interests in all aspects of the writing profession, particularly publishing. Services include contract vetting, advice on matters such as copyright and support with problems and disputes. Quarterly journal The Author provides information on all aspects of the business of writing. Full and associate membership categories. www.societyofauthors.org The Writing Centre - Cornwall based site for writers co-ordinated by Paul Sullivan, Professional Writing Business Fellow at UCF. 01326 253644 or email: paul.sullivan@falmouth.ac.uk www.thewritingcentre.com The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain - Trade union, affiliated to the TUC, supporting writers for TV, film, radio, theatre, books and computer games. Members get access to free legal advice, as well as weekly information, bulletins, a quarterly magazine and regular events. Full, candidate, student and affiliate membership categories. www.writersguild.org.uk The Writer’s Handbook - Contains over 6,000 entries covering every area of writing, with articles from leading representatives of the trade. In addition to the key areas of UK and US book publishers and agents, magazines, screenwriting, TV and radio, theatre, film and poetry, the guide offers invaluable expert advice on contracts, the law and finances. ISBN 1405041544 Published by Macmillan www.panmacmillan.com Writers and Artists Year Book - The latest edition of this bestselling directory features new articles on self-publishing, crime writing, publicising your book, and how to get an agent. Listings include newspapers and magazines, bookpublishers and literary agents, TV and film producers, websites, picture agencies and libraries, societies, prizes, festivals and editorial services - all revised and updated. ISBN 0713671734 Published by A & C Black www.acblack.com |
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