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ABC Writers Network
- Association offers reader resources, presents various sample articles, and features database writing contests.
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Association of Christian Writers
- Aims to support and encourage writers to produce high quality writing from a Christian world view. Includes details of membership and activities, resources, publications and contacts.
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Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society
- Serves as the voice for UK writers aims to protect and promote their rights. Site provides news and events list.
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British Society of Comedy Writers
- Contains a discussion forum and related resources for members of this society.
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The Burry Man Writers Center
- International community dedicated to providing various resources to member writers.
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The Crime Writers' Association
- Aims to promote the crime genre and to support professional writers. Includes an events diary, blog, reviews, details of their annual awards, and a list of members' links.
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English PEN
- The founding center of International PEN maintains this website, which is meant to help promote literature as a means of understanding between cultures.
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Freelance Market News
- The Association of Freelance Writers provides information about their bimonthly publication with news, advice, resources, and subscription details.
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iD on tyne
- Aims to support the development of new writing and live literature in the North East. Includes sample writing, with details of publications and events.
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National Association for Literature Development
- Provides networking and mentoring for literature professionals in the UK. Features news, membership information and event listings.
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National Association of Writers in Education (NAWE)
- Supports the development of creative writing of all genres in educational and community settings throughout the UK. Provides details of membership, publications, events, and online resources.
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New Writing North
- A development agency for creative writing and creative reading based in the north east of England; includes resources for writes and readers, details of projects, news, and contacts.
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Romantic Novelists' Association
- Works to enhance and promote the various types of romantic and historical fiction, and to encourage good writing. Offers a calendar of events, membership details, a list of authors, and information about their new writers' scheme.
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Royal Literary Fund
- Benevolent fund for professional published authors in financial difficulties. Includes examples of writers helped, plus advice on how to apply.
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Scottish Association of Writers
- Established to promote and encourage the art and craft of writing in all its forms in Scotland; includes a listing of writers' groups, competitions, conferences, and contacts.
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Scottish Centre of International PEN
- Part of International PEN, the worldwide association of writers pledged to protect freedom of expression and promote literature across frontiers throughout the world. Includes information about their campaigns, projects, and resources.
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The Society of Authors
- Offers an overview of the society including information on grants, prizes, literary estates and permissions, membership, guides and articles.
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Word for WORD
- Aims to get inspiration and knowledge for writing from invited tutors.
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Writers' Guild of Great Britain
- Trade union representing writers in TV, radio, theatre, books, poetry, film, online and video games. Offers information on membership and events, plus FAQ and detailed rate agreement guidance.
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Writing East Midlands
- A writer development agency that supports and advocates writing in the region; includes information about their services, events showcasing local writing talent, projects, and awards.
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