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Academi
- Welsh National Literature Promotion Agency and Society for Authors offers information about bursaries, awards and peformances, plus searchable database of Welsh writers.
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Association for Scottish Literary Studies
- An educational charity that promotes the study, teaching and writing of Scottish literature, and to further the study of the languages of Scotland. Includes a very substantial collection of resources, with information about publications, conferences, and materials for schools.
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Books From The Past
- On-line collection of books of national Welsh cultural interest which have long been out of print.
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Booktrust
- An independent charity encouraging people of all ages and cultures to engage with books and the written word; provides details of their projects, campaigns, prizes and awards, and resources for schools.
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Contact an Author
- Database which allows users to find and contact an author for talks, workshops, interviews and commissions.
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Contemporary Writers
- Provided by the British Council; features a searchable database of the most important living writers in Britain and the Commonwealth.
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Crystal Clear Creators
- Non profit arts organisation devoted to developing and publishing new writing. Includes information on events, courses and publications.
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East of the Web
- Hub for short stories and interactive fiction, with advice on submission.
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Fantasy Book Reviews
- Features fantasy book reviews, biographies, latest news and articles.
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Free Word
- A consortium of literature and free expression organisations offering a range of facilities, events, conferences, and resources; includes background to the project, news, and contacts.
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Great War Dust Jackets
- Details a personal collection of dust jackets from books relating to The Great War published between 1914 and 1939.
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Guardian Books
- Books, reading and literature portal providing book news, reviews and discussion from the Guardian newspaper.
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If:Book
- Runs a variety of programmes and workshops aimed at exploring the potential of new media for both writers and readers.
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Literature Wales
- National Company for the development of literature in Wales. Features news, a database of Welsh writers and information on events, grants, writing opportunities and competitions.
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Love Reading
- Resource for those who love reading. Includes book news, reviews, like for like facility, extracts and commentary, with buying links.
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Meet the Author
- Allows authors to introduce their books in their own words. Includes a library of video clips and brief profiles, with details of their service for writers.
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The Ministry of Stories
- A project in London, initiated by author Nick Hornby, to help young people write their own stories; includes a guide to the project, sample writings, news and a blog, and volunteer opportunities.
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Radio Wildfire
- Independent radio station which focuses on the written word, with literature, discussion and work from new writers.
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Read It Swap It
- Free UK wide online book swapping service, where users can register books they have finished with and seek those they want to read.
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Reading Agency
- Charity which encourages people to read more. Provides information on their history and ethos, plus many resources and links for different age groups.
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Royal Society of Literature
- Dedicated to the promotion and enjoyment of British literature. Includes details of events, lectures, awards and campaigns.
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Scottish Book Trust
- Established to promote literature, reading, and writing in Scotland; includes a guide to their programmes for young people and adults, projects, news, resources, and links.
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Short Stories
- Presents a selection of short stories by David Deacon.
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The Short Story
- Campaign to celebrate the short story provides advice on reading, writing and appreciating short stories, together with details of the annual BBC Short Story Award.
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Six Book Challenge
- Invites less confident readers to read six books and record their reading in a diary in order to receive incentives, a certificate and the chance to enter a national prize draw.
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The Society of Authors
- Formed to support and represent the interests of professional writers; includes a guide to their services, membership and benefits, grants and prizes, with news, resources, and contacts.
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Tangled Web UK
- Features an online library of crime, mystery and science fiction book reviews, resources and author profiles.
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Unbound
- Digital publishing platform which allows readers to fund and support ideas for new works before they are written, in return for a variety of rewards.
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We Love this Book
- Consumer resource from the Bookseller magazine, which provides extensive book reviews across all genres, including non fiction, and also offers ideas for enjoying books more.
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