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The AA Independent Press Guide:
http://www.rimbaud.org.uk/aaipg.html
The AA Independent Press Guide is a detailed listing of over 1,500 small and independent press publishers and magazines in the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, NZ and Australia. Published in CD rom format, it has a host of useful features, including direct links to publishers' and magazines' websites.

ABC Tales:http://www.abctales.com
Anyone can log onto abctales.com, submit a story and gain exposure. Each month the best submissions are selected for paid publication in ABCtales' national magazine.

Adventures in Fiction: http://www.adventuresinfiction.co.uk
Provides confidential mentoring and editorial advice to writers at all stages in their careers. A writer-oriented company made up of a team of distinguished mid-career novelists. Their services range from one-off appraisals to a full one-year development programme, and cover all genres. They also run the ground-breaking Apprenticeships in Fiction programme.

Aesthetica magazine: http://www.aesthetica-online.com
This literature and arts magazine was started in 2002 to help promote new writers and artists, also provides an editing and design service.

Arts Council funded YouWriteOn.com: http://www.youwriteon.com
Free website for new writers. Each month, the 5 highest rated authors of the best opening chapters, or short stories, receive a free critique from established authors or a literary agent from a leading London literary agency.

Ascent Aspirations Magazine: http://www.ascentaspirations.ca/
Welcome to the world of Ascent, Aspirations, the world of the imagination, and inspiration, a safe place to send our artistic souls and to share the objects of our creativity.

Beyond The Blog: http://beyondtheblog.wordpress.com and http://anthonynorth.wordpress.com
Websites of Anthony North. Fiction plus essays on subjects from politics to the paranormal. Writers encouraged to join the debate.

Birmingham Words: http://www.birminghamwords.co.uk
An online writers' and readers' community, a vibrant blend of the global and the local, united by a love of the written word.

Blithe House Quarterly http://www.blithe.com/
Widely read literary electronic magazine features new short stories by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered authors -- both emerging and established; publishes LGBT fiction not as a genre or ghetto, but as a literature that can stand by any other in its quality and innovation.

Bookgroup.info: http://www.bookgroup.info
A ‘one-stop shop’ for reading groups - somewhere readers can get recommendations for a good read, advice and information. There is also a noticeboard for exchanging ideas.

Bridport Prize:http://www.bridportprize.org.uk
One of the top prizes of its kind - in terms of both prestige and prize money. The first step in the careers of established poets and novelists such as Kate Atkinson, Tobias Hill, Helen Dunmore and Carol Ann Duffy.

Bristol Short Story Prize: http://www.bristolprize.co.uk
New writing prize set to become a major annual fixture. Anthology of shortlisted stories will be published as well as cash prizes presented.

The Burry Man Writers Center: http://www.burryman.com
A worldwide community of writers; freelance job links, resources for fiction and nonfiction writers, working professionals and beginners with particular support for writing about Scotland.

BuzzWords http://www.buzzwordsmagazine.co.uk
An online magazine offering newer writers the opportunity to see their work printed alongside that of established writers.

Sally Cameron's Stories: http://www.sallycameron.co.uk
Sally was one of The New Writer's most promising talents. She died too young of Lupus (SLE). Some of her work has been posted on a website dedicated to her by friend Ben Davidson, where you can make contact with others who knew her.

Child Literacy http://www.childliteracy.com
Information for parents on all aspects of children's literacy, from pre-reading skills to dyslexia. Parents can email a literacy expert for individual advice.

Johnathon Clifford: http://www.vanitypublishing.info/index.html
Free advice on all forms of publishing and help in recovering money from vanity publishers, where appropriate.

The Creative Writer’s Workshop: http://www.thecreativewritersworkshop.com
Writer’s Retreats & Weekend Workshops in Ireland based upon Fiction & Memoir Writing.

Carol Anne Davis: http://www.carolannedavis.co.uk/
"Carol Anne Davis writes with dangerous authority about the deadly everyday. Her work is dark in ways that Ruth Rendell and Minette Walters can only dream of. This is our world, skewed and skewered, revealed in its true sanguinary colours. You've got to read her." Ian Rankin

Dark Tales: http://www.darktales.co.uk
Publishes speculative and horror fiction from all over the world, both from regular competitions and open submissions, includes interviews with genre stars such as Piers Anthony and David Brin.

Dream Quest One: http://www.dreamquestone.com
A good poetry and writing competition open to everyone whether experienced or not. Read winning stories and poems from writers and poets from around the globe.

Dublin Writers: http://www.dublinwriters.org
The Dublin Writers Workshop on-line features a virtual workshop and a half-yearly literary ezine, Electric Acorn.

Earlyworks Press: http://www.earlyworkspress.co.uk
Promoting Independent Writers & Illustrators. Competitions, Online Workshops, Publication Opportunities.

Espresso Fiction: http://www.espressofiction.com
provide a great short story by email every Tuesday to people who struggle to find time to read novels.

Famous Poets and Poems: http://www.famouspoetsandpoems.com
This site is dedicated to poetry and to the people who make poetry possible, a large collection of poems and quotes from over 500 poets.

Fiction Focus: http://www.fictionfocus.com
Free online community for writers to publish their work and receive support and encouragement from each other.

Fiona Robyn: http://www.fionarobyn.co.uk
Contains various resources for anyone wanting to live more creatively, and information about Fiona Robyn's own writing.

Fish Publishing : http://www.fishpublishing.com
This excellent organization has been the starting point for many aspiring international writers - check out the Fish Short Story Prize, the Fish Unpublished Novel Award, the Fish One Page Story Prize.

Fire in the Head http://www.fire-in-the-head.co.uk
As featured in The Guardian, comprehensive and exciting creative and reflective writing courses at inspiring locations throughout Britain and abroad with author and poet Roselle Angwin.

Freelance Writing Organization Int'l: http://www.fwointl.com
One of the largest free online writing resource links databases in the world!

Freelance Writing Tips: http://www.freelancewritingtips.com
Regularly updated blog packed with realistic hints and tips from journalist Linda Jones, now the director of a features agency and author of The Greatest Freelance Writing Tips in the World.

The Friendly Editor: http://www.friendlyeditor.co.uk
Established script editor now offering on-line services to writers. Heather Peace has twenty-five years’ experience of writing, directing, and script editing new writing in theatre and television.

Hags Harlots Heroines: http://www.hagsharlotsheroines.com
A dynamic story telling site about pioneering women from history, legend and myth. In the march of History, the stories of women who pushed back the boundaries appear to make a somewhat ragged column - seek out and unearth hitherto unsung heroines and submit your own.

Harrow Writers' Circle: http://www.harrowwriters.org.uk
A Writers Group, based in Harrow, to help with your Writing Skills. Founded in 1948, the Harrow Writers' Circle is a group of 30 or so amateur and professional writers of fiction and non-fiction.

Laura Hird http://www.laurahird.com
Showcases stories and poetry by new writers; details all the latest writing competitions and events; submissions of poetry, short stories, reviews always welcome.

Hong Kong Writers' Circle: http://www.hkwriterscircle.com
Join in with their many activities including online writers workshop and weekly newsletter.

How To Books: http://www.howtobooks.co.uk/leisure/writing/creative.asp
A first-rate guide for writers who want to get published, with plenty of hints and advice that really will improve the way you get your words down on paper.

How To Do Things: http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/cm1112-writing--poetry.html
Expert-contributed information on a wide variety of writing topics.

Ilkley Literature Festival: http://www.ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk/user/Competition.php
Annual short story and poetry competition run in conjunction with the Festival. Visit the site to read some of last year's winning entries and find out about this year's prizes and judges. Closing date 1st September.

I Love Poetry: http://www.ilovepoetry.com
Read or listen to poetry written by people all over the world or even submit your own work. Other features include Poetry Greetings Cards, User Feedback, Poetry Contests and much more.

Iota: http://www.iotapoetry.co.uk
Quarterly magazine containing poetry and reviews; annual competition.

Information Britain: http://www.information-britain.co.uk Accommodation, Arts, Attractions, B&B's ... Health Spas, History, Hotels, Inns ... Weather, Weddings, Wildlife, Zoos.

The Inklings http://www.harry.mersinet.co.uk/
Merseyside’s premier writers group is a handy springboard for writers and poets.

Keyword Editorial Services: http://www.keywordeditorial.com
Manuscript appraisals, editing and rewriting; fiction, non-fiction and scripts. Next-step advice and fact sheets. Detailed reports by professionals. Good rates and discounts.

Kudos: http://kudoswriting.wordpress.com
Everybody always remembers that amazing moment they actually won a prize, but writers cannot lose when entering competitions encourages inspiration, motivation and organisation. These listings are a convenient way to make use of all the information you need to know.

Libbon: UK's Newest Short story magazine http://www.libbon.co.uk
Bi annual magazine printing the winning ten short stories on many different genres from its international competition.

Literature Training: http://www.literaturetraining.com
the easy way for writers and all those involved in creating or supporting new writing and literature to find out about the wealth of training and professional development opportunities available in the UK. To keep up to date with what's new, subscribe to the free e-bulletin information service and mailing list.

Lit-Net: http://www.lit-net.org/
A virtual literature centre for the West Midlands and beyond, offers access to a range of services for readers, writers, librarians and literature professionals.

The Literary Consultancy: http://www.literaryconsultancy.co.uk
The Literary Consultancy has a first class reputation for helping writers at all stages of development. A team of professional, market-informed editors and writers provide detailed assessments of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and children’s books.

London Magazine http://www.thelondonmagazine.net
First founded in 1732, the country’s most illustrious literary and arts review re-launched in 2002.

Kate Long: http://www.katelong.co.uk
Official site of the acclaimed short story writer and bestselling novelist.

Long Story Short: http://www.alongstoryshort.net
ezine for writers.

Long Story Short School of Writing: http://www.lsswritingschool.com
Online writing school

Lucy's Blog: http://www.creativewriter1985.blogspot.com
My writing life; and how I'm going to make myself rich!

Lune Fiction: http://www.lunefiction.com
Represents the finest in flash fiction, gaudy literature & blitz stories.

Mslexia: http://www.mslexia.co.uk
The magazine for women who write. Advice and inspiration; news, reviews, interviews; competitions and grants. Submit your work now!

National Association of Writers Groups: http://www.nawg.co.uk
Mainly for writers groups but with associate membership for individuals, holds annual Writing Festival at Durham plus fourteen category creative writing competition. The association newsletter, Link, goes out every other month.

Nelly Dean: http://www.nellydean.co.uk
This site aims to promote and display inspiring, creative and meaningful works of all forms of literature by providing a variety of competitions designed to showcase talent.

New Novelist: http://www.focusmm.co.uk/shop/Start-Writing-your-Novel-with-NewNovelist-pr-1182.html?MMCF_thenewwriter_nn
Everybody has a novel in them? This is a groundbreaking new concept in creativity and literature ... the brand new, UK developed software that will help aspiring novelists towards their ultimate goal.

The New Writing Partnership: http://www.newwritingpartnership.org.uk
a unique collaboration between the University of East Anglia, the Arts Council (East), and the Norwich City and Norfolk County councils, develops and supports creative writing, building on the strengths of the East of England as a centre of writing excellence.

Neil Nixon: http://www.neilnixon.com
Author, award nominated script writer and founder of the UK's first full-time Higher Education course in Professional Writing. Neil's site is an eclectic mix of everything from Sooty to serious academic work. He is available for talks to groups.

the Orphan Leaf Review: http://www.orphanleaf.co.uk
An unusual magazine for creative writing in the form of orphan leaves; an orphan leaf is a single page apparently torn from a book. The page exists, the rest of the book may not. Read to the end of the page, let your imagination do the rest. Published three times a year.

Penguin Readers Group: http://readers.penguin.co.uk
Thinking of starting a Readers Group? Make sure you look here first.

The Petra Kenney Poetry Competition http://www.petrapoetrycompetition.co.uk
One of Britain's and Canada's leading poetry competitions, established 1995 by Morgan Kenney as a tribute to his late wife.

Pighog Press: http://www.pighog.co.uk
Small press based in Sussex, committed to the publication of unique voices. Their other, not-for-profit Company called the SOUTH organises literature events, where published authors get a chance to present their latest work.

The Poetry Kit: http://www.poetrykit.org
Provides a single source of information and discussion on the craft of writing poetry with comprehensive listings of events, competitions, magazines, festivals, workshops, etc.

Poetry Library: http://www.poetrylibrary.org.uk
The Poetry Library website can help you with all aspects of information on modern and contemporary poetry. The library at the South Bank in London contains the most comprehensive and accessible collection of poetry in Britain.

poetry p f : http://www.poetrypf.co.uk
A growing showcase of today's poets; put a face to the name, see poets' work, a little about them, and their contact details. Shop Window. Events Listing. A range of Poem Cards are also available on site.

Poetry Prose Plays: http://www.poetryproseandplays.co.uk
Ideas to inspire creative writing in poetry, prose, dialogue and journals, plus details of annual Segora Open Poetry Competition at the site.

The Poetry School: http://www.poetryschool.com
The only organisation in Britain focussing solely on the teaching of poetry to adults; from the ongoing commitment of a year-long course to a burst of inspiration at a one-day workshop.

Poetry Society:http://www.poetrysociety.org.uk
Please note our new address and amend your bookmarks accordingly.
Leading the way for online poetry news and innovative services, features poets and poetry in the news, extensive educational resources, excerpts from the latest Poetry Review, Poetry Places Archive, a members' arena to meet other poetry enthusiasts, information on the National Poetry Competition and National Poetry Day...

Procyon Writers' Services: http://www.procyon-services.co.uk
A professional proofreading and editorial company providing cost effective, quality solutions for writers, aims to meet all the needs of today's writing community.

Proofreading UK: http://www.proofreadinguk.co.uk
Trained and highly experienced proofreader/copyeditor and ghostwriter. Professional but friendly. Speedy but efficient. Has worked for a number of renowned publishers and as a freelance for several years.

Publishing News: http://www.publishingnews.co.uk
A weekly magazine for the entire book trade, offers selected news,reviews and bestseller lists from its print edition online, updated every Friday. Useful for writers to keep up on the trends and gossip in the publishing world.

The Quiet Feather http://www.thequietfeather.co.uk
A lively quarterly magazine for fiction, poetry, illustration, photography and intelligent and entertaining articles on whatever interests you. We welcome submissions from new and unpublished writers and artists and we're looking forward to seeing your work.

Rachelle Arlin Credo - Filipina Writer http://www.rachelle.co.nr
Articles, stories and poetry of a freelance writer and columnist from the Philippines.

The Reader: http://www.thereader.co.uk
Quarterly magazine based at the University of Liverpool (School of English), publishes reviews, essays, interviews and high quality new poetry and fiction, and also runs community projects and programmes for schools.

Real Writers: http://www.real-writers.com
High-quality correspondence support for aspiring writers with potential and ambition. Range of activities include weekend workshops and annual short story competition.

Regional Arts Boards: http://www.arts.org.uk
This is the on-line information service for the Arts and Cultural sector. The site has been established by the ten Regional Arts Boards (RABs) which cover the whole of England.

Resting Places: http://www.restingplaces.co.uk
A site which brings together some of your favourite stories, quotes and links

SciTalk: http://www.scitalk.org.uk
SciTalk is a website and database of scientists, all enthusiasts and good communicators, who would enjoy meeting writers, to show them how and where they work.

The Scout Pack: http://www.thescoutpack.com
Specialises in screenplay and manuscript development; editing and scouting services for the film, television and publishing industries; and copyright registration for your work. Work with agents, publishers, producers and distributors in order to develop a stronger and more dynamic market for novels and screenplays.

Shadow Poetry: http://www.shadowpoetry.com
A place for poets to gather: offers poetry contests, chapbooks, publication, community of poets, interactive poetic activities, newsletter ...

Short Fiction: http://www.short-fiction.co.uk
For both readers and authors of short stories alike, a place where you can come and enjoy new short fiction of all types, with feedback.

Short Story Radio: http://www.shortstoryradio.com
Original short stories on internet radio. Writers are invited to submit previously unpublished stories and a selection of the best are chosen to be recorded and broadcast on the website.

Simone Mansell Broome: http://www.simonemb.com
Poet, performer, writer… accessible, engaging, sexy, funny, moving… the one you didn’t know you were missing!

Slingink: http://www.slingink.co.uk
A small and informal writing group, with regular chat meetings, a writers' forum, facilities for peer critique and other scheduled activities. The community publishes its own magazine, anthologies and regularly runs open competitions.

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators:
http://www.britishscbwi.org
The SCBWI is an international professional organization for writers and illustrators of children's books. There are currently more than 12,000 members worldwide, in over 70 regions, making it the largest children's writing organization in the world.

Society of Women Writers & Journalists: http://www.swwj.co.uk
The UK's oldest Society for women writers. Founded in 1894, SWWJ has grown to become an international association, and is affiliated to women's associations across the world.

Spoiled Ink: http://www.spoiledink.com
Spoiled Ink is a monthly e-zine, features short stories, poetry, reviews and author interviews. The Spoiled Ink Network is an online writers' community where writers can showcase and workshop their stories and poetry as well as promote their published work.

Start Writing Your Novel With NewNovelist V1: have you always wanted to write a book, but never known where to start? Whether you want to write the next best seller or just want to make more productive use of your spare time, then NewNovelist is for you! (features extracts from “Wannabe a Writer?” by TNW contributor Jane Wenham-Jones.)

The Stinging Fly: http://www.stingingfly.org
Based in Dublin, Ireland, this magazine publishes fiction, poetry, author interviews, book reviews and essays, with contributors coming from all over the planet. In 2005 the Fly went a bit nuts, and launched its own book imprint for new Irish literary fiction.

Story: http://www.theshortstory.org.uk
For news, views and information about short stories, including a comprehensive list of UK magazines that publish short stories, and competitions, plus up to the minute news on The National Short Story Prize.

Swanwick: The Writers' Summer School: http://www.wss.org.uk
Getting it right for writers, every year since 1949.

Tindal Street Press http://www.tindalstreet.co.uk
As an independent publisher of contemporary fiction, Tindal Street Press gives a national stage to new writers from the West Midlands and the English regions.

Today’s Woman Writing Community: http://www.todays-woman.net
A supportive online writing community for both men and women over 18. Many features, such as a poetry and story board, authors interviews, calls for submissions, interactive forums, dictionary, classifieds, regular columns, writing lessons, book reviews.

trAce: http://trace.ntu.ac.uk
The trAce Online Writing Community connects writers around the world to write, talk about writing and meet online and offline.

Thunderburst.co.uk http://www.thunderburst.co.uk
Dee Rimbaud's art and writing.

TWiN (Poetry): http://www.myspace.com/twinpoetry
TWIN is an unintentional phenomenon which began simply as a single page to promote monthly poetry readings on the Third Wednesday in Northfields (hence the acronym). Primary point of focus now is to bring poetry into the mainstream so that poetry audiences do not largely consist of other poets.

UK Authors http://www.ukauthors.com
Writers showcase and resource site which includes comments/ratings, forums, chatroom - also run competitions and publish anthologies.

WalkingWomen: http://www.walkingwomen.com
WalkingWomen Holidays - women's walking in the Lake District of all shapes and sizes, including a Creative Writing Weekend with gentle, inspirational walks.

Walton Wordsmiths: http://www.cajunmoon.co.uk
Looking for a prose writer's group in Surrey? Information about the group, its aims and its members, with extracts from the latest work of new and up and coming writers.

We Publish: http://we-publish.com
Published Author? Book Publisher Can Do! Book publisher produces deliver-on-demand books! 30% royalties, Amazon.com, 5 free copies of your book. Inventory at no cost to you. Marketing plans, cover designs, editing available.

The Welsh Poetry Competition: http://www.welshpoetry.co.uk
Aims to encourage and foster the wealth of creative writing talent that exists in Wales but currently languishes in the doldrums.

Jane Wenham-Jones: http://www.janewenham-jones.com
Jane Wenham-Jones has had more than one hundred short stories published and is the author of two acclaimed novels, Raising the Roof and Perfect Alibis. Her website is endlessly entertaining and enlightening.

West Cork Writers Group: http://www.westcorkwriters.com
Initially formed in 1966 by a small group of unarmed rebels whose names are now mercifully lost to history, meet most friday evenings in the back room of the Skibbereen's notorious Arts Centre but you can be an online member too. Great site.

Whisper Poetry: http://www.whisperpoetry.com
Created to be the best of its kind, aiming to encourage the development of club members' abilities to release their unique vision and style.

Winter Witch Books: http://www.winterwitch.co.uk
An independent publisher, based in NW England, specialising in fiction, children's fiction, poetry & educational resources. Also runs a poetry competition and currently accepting submissions.

Word For Word: http://www.wforw.org.uk
An open writing group that meets each Wednesday in the Crouch End library, London, between 1 and 3pm. Performance evenings every quarter.

Words Magazine http://www.wordsmag.com
Voluntarily run website for worldwide writers and readers of short stories. New and unpublished authors encouraged. Publishes quarterly hard copy magazine - free gift for subscribers. Website has lots of resources, competitions (many free to enter), etc. Profits in aid of charity.

Worldwide Freelance Writer: http://www.worldwidefreelance.com
How to sell your writing overseas. Detailed submission guidelines for paying writing markets all over the world.

Wrekin Writers: http://www.wrekinwriters.co.uk
Wrekin Writers is an active group of distinctive and diversely skilled writers who meet once a month in Telford, Shropshire.

WriteItNow - Novel Writing Software: http://www.ravensheadservices.com
From first idea, to final manuscript, WriteItNow will organise and inspire your writing. Try a free demo today!

WriteLink: http://www.writelink.co.uk
Writers' resource website and monthly newsletter, linking and reviewing paying markets, competitions, reference sites, writing articles, software and much more!

WriteWords: http://www.writewords.org.uk
UK Writers' Community - a source of inspiration and feedback to writers, offering support, advice, must-read interviews and articles, as well as inside info on the latest writing jobs, opportunities, competitions and news.

Writers’ Circles:http://www.writers-circles.com
The UK Directory of Writers’ Circles lists over 1,000 writers' circles and includes contact names, addresses, and phone numbers; email and URLs; details of meeting time and place; groups' aims and aspirations, competitions, and anthologies.

Writers' Holiday http://www.writersholiday.net
The annual Writers' Conference for all standards of writer from the absolute beginner to the best-selling author is held at the end of July each year at the Caerleon Campus, South Wales.

Writers in Touch: http://www.writersintouch.com
A place for writers to share their work, give feedback and make friends.

Writer's Market UK: http://www.writersmarket.co.uk
Aims to help writers to find markets for their work by offering a constantly updated comprehensive online database of publishers, magazines, broadcast media and agents. Plus it has a growing collection of in-depth articles by industry professionals on all aspects of the writing and publishing process. No Catch, No Fee.

The Writer’s Practice: http://www.thewriterspractice.co.uk
A new literary consultancy – working by phone, email or in person – offering detailed manuscript assessment on novels, children’s books and radio drama. With a team of dedicated tutors (with over 21 novels, 90 children’s books and 33 radio plays between them), the consultancy aims to give clear, market-based advice for your next draft.

Writers Reign: http://www.writersreign.co.uk
Learn to write articles that publishers will die for! Take the Article Writing Course and see the difference. Best of all it won't cost a bean! Sign up at: http://www.writersreign.co.uk/article.html

Writers’ Services:http://www.writersservices.com
Newly-established website offering editorial services for writers, including reports, editing, copy-editing, rewriting, contract-vetting and self-publishing, through a network of freelance editors. Also provides factsheets, book reviews, links and other resources and information for writers.

The Writers' Workshop: http://www.writersworkshop.co.uk
An editorial and advisory service for first time writers. Staffed exclusively by professional novelists and other published authors. Specialist editors for children's fiction, fantasy / sci-fi, screenwriting, and more.

Writing at Godmersham Park: http://www.writingatgodmersham.com
An intensive, non-residential three-day course for creative writers in an estate near Canterbury which is said to have inspired Jane Austen.

The Writing Forge: http://www.writingforge.co.uk
The Writing Forge is an online course in creative writing for new writers and those wishing to improve their chances of publication. The course includes lessons and exercises, and detailed feedback from a personal tutor on all work submitted.”

Writing Ltd: http://www.writing.co.uk
A literary Consultancy set up by agents offering editorial services, ghost writing. illustrators and advice.

Writing.Com: http://www.writing.com
Online community for writers and readers of all ages and interests is bursting with activities, inspiration and creativity. Free memberships are available to everyone.

 

 

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