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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.

Adam Maxwell's Short Stories and Writers' Tools: http://www.adammaxwell.com
Online tools for writers in the form of a writing prompt generator and a character name generator as well as short stories and podcast.

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.

An Awfully Big Blog Adventure: http://awfullybigblogadventure.blogspot.com
A joint blog by around 20 or so established children's writers.

Baby Names for Boys and Girls and the Meaning of Names: http://www.quickbabynames.com
Baby names and their meanings, unique names for boys and girls, popular male and female name statistics and more.

Balsall Writers: http://www.balsallwriters.org.uk
This group was set up during 2011 by a group of aspiring authors in Balsall Common and its environs, whose aim is to become published in their respective genres.

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.

Blogs:
Vanessa Gebbie: http://www.vanessagebbiesnews.blogspot.com
Sarah Salway: http://www.sarahsalway.net
Sally Zigmond: http://theelephantinthewritingroom.blogspot.com

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 Poetry Cheltenham:http://buzzwordspoetry.blogspot.com
Buzzwords meets regularly for a poetry reading, open mic and workshopping session.

Cadaverine Magazine: http://www.thecadaverine.com
Publishes the best new poetry and prose by emerging authors under the age of 25.

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.

Creative Writing Consultancy: http://www.creativewritingconsultancy.com
On-the-pulse literary and screenplay assessment, offering professional, caring guidance to help develop the writer’s career.

Creative Writing Now: http://www.creative-writing-now.com
Tips, prompts and training to beginning fiction writers and poets.

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://dublinwritersworkshop.wordpress.com
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.

Essential Writers: http://essentialwriters.com
This is a website for all kinds of writers, by all kinds of writers, appealing to anyone who loves and works with words – including joournalists, poets, composers, novelists, playwrights and short story writers – with features, interviews, tips and blogs, plus news and views on opportunities and resources for writers.

fictionfire: http://www.fictionfire.co.uk
fictionfire offers creative writing courses and editing, critiquing and mentoring services for writers.

Fiona Robyn: http://www.fionarobyn.com
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.

Fleeting Magazine: http://fleetingmagazine.com
Publishes high-quality short-form poetry and fiction, and fine art photography - also runs an annual competition.

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.

Gamlingay & District Writers Group: http://www.gamlingaywriters.org.uk/books
Friendly self help group welcoming writers of all standards from beginners to published novelists.

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.

Help! I need a Publisher! (And Maybe an Agent ...?): http://www.helpineedapublisher.blogspot.com
For aspiring writers with a burning need to be published, the talent to make a career of it and the willingness to learn, Nicola Morgan provides expert tips ...

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.

HISSAC: http://www.hissac.co.uk
The Highlands and Islands Short Story Assocation organises an Annual Open Short Story Competition (open to all, no connection to Scotland by either theme or domicile required); 1st prize £400 & publication on the website. The competition supports the HISSAC CONTACT NETWORK, which aims to put budding writers in touch with each other for mutual criticism and support.

HSA: http://www.hsauthors.co.uk
The Highland Society of Authors offers a tuition service for new writers under the mentorship of a professional, published writer, with the aim of bringing your work up to competition and/or publication standards. You will find our prices very reasonable, and our advice impartial, with the only aim being to improve both your writing and your confidence in it.

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.

Huntingdon Writers' Group: http://www.huntingdonwritersgroup.com
Founded in June 1985, meets on the first Tuesday of each month in Huntingdon (Cambridgeshire) to take part in writing exercises, workshops and competitions. Meetings are for people of all ages who enjoy writing, whatever the interest or standard.

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.

Irish Pages: A Journal of Contemporary Writing: http://www.irishpages.org
A biannual journal, edited in Belfast and publishing, in equal measure, writing from Ireland and overseas; poetry, short fiction, essays, creative non-fiction, memoir, essay reviews, nature-writing, translated work, literary journalism, and other autobiographical, historical, religious and scientific writing of literary distinction.

The Isles of Myst Review: http://www.imrimr2.4mg.com
This poetry eZine welcomes the work of those new to publication as well as the work of all others. It is not limited to any particular form.

Janette Currie Consultancy: http://janettecurrieconsultancy.co.uk/default.aspx
Literary consultancy service providing personalised professional manuscript appraisal for new and published authors.

Just a Contest: http://www.justacontest.com
Writing contests for writing people!

Kathy Page Website http://www.kathypage.info
Kathy Page offers honest, practical and sensitive feedback on fiction or creative non-fiction manuscripts and project ideas, along with more general advice about writing and the writing life.

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://www.kudoswritingcompetitions.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.

Linda M James: http://www.writingunderwater.co.uk
Welcome to Linda M James' website, she is a writer of short stories, poems, novels, non-fiction books and screenplays.

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.

Litro Magazine: http://www.litro.co.uk
Litro is a free monthly literary magazine that publishes new, original short fiction that excites us and offers a creative alternative to disposable papers. 100,000 copies are distributed monthly around London and the UK, including in underground stations, libraries, galleries, bars and cafes, as well as online

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

London Writers' Cafe: http://www.meetup.com/londonwriterscafe
Lively writers' group for sharing latest pieces to receive encouragement, advice and constructive feedback. LWC also hosts special events, talks and workshops to give members the opportunity to meet publishing industry professionals. Meetings happen twice a month in Central London.

London Writers' Workshop: http://www.londonwritersworkshop.co.uk
Widely-acclaimed novelist David Wingrove, and professional scriptwriter Susan Oudot offer a range of top quality workshops for the novice writer, those with a special interest in writing and selling short stories, as well as writers looking to take their writing to the next level.

London Writing Workshops: http://londonwritingworkshops.com
Workshop leader, Vicky Grut, teaches creative writing for the Open University and London's South Bank University.

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

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!

Mistakes Writers Make http://mistakeswritersmake.blogspot.com
A blog by experienced writing tutor, Alex Gazzola, focusing on what writers can learn from their mistakes, with advice and tips on all aspects of non-fiction. Also includes markets, competitions, new launches and sections on research and copyright.

MSt in Creative Writing: http://www.conted.ox.ac.uk/courses/details.php?id=65
Oxford University`s Master of Studies in Creative Writing is a two-year, part-time master's degree course offering a unique combination of high contact hours, genre specialization, and critical and creative breadth.

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.

Neon Literary Magazine: http://www.neonmagazine.co.uk
Neon is a UK-based literary magazine, published online and in print every quarter. It publishes poetry and prose by authors from anywhere in the world.

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.

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.

Novel Editing Services: http://www.noveleditingservices.com
Professional assistance - providing proofreading and editorial feedback of your manuscript.

Outburst Magazine: http://www.outburstmagazine.com
Online magazine with a special interest in publishing the work of, and thus encouraging, developing talent.

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

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.

Platinum Page: http://www.platinumpage.co.uk
Monthly UK publication always on the lookout for light-hearted, humorous, twist in the tale short stories and poems.

The Plough Prize: http://www.theploughprize.co.uk
Annual competition from the Plough Arts Centre in North Devon supports and encourage poets by providing free feedback.

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 the annual Segora Open Poetry and Short Story Competitions 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...

The Poetry Trust: http://www.thepoetrytrust.org
One of the UK’s flagship poetry organisations, delivering a year-round live and digital programme, creative education opportunities, courses, prizes and publications.

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.

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

Reach Poetry: http://www.indigodreams.co.uk/#/reach-poetry/4536232470
Popular subscriber monthly poetry magazine now into its 12th year

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.

Romantic Shorts:
http://www.romanticshorts.com
Featuring romantic short stories and accepting unsolicited manuscripts; submission guidelines and Writers' Competitions at website.

Save As Writers' Group: http://www.saveaswriters.co.uk
Save As Writers meets monthly in Canterbury to offer detailed feedback to all levels and all genres, also runs an annual International Open Writing Competition.

Scottish Association of Writers: http://www.sawriters.org.uk
Supporting writers' groups in Scotland since 1969. Annual conference and writing competitions.

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 Stories Online: http://www.shortstorylovers.com
Short story lovers is an online platform for all authors and writers from all over the world to easily read and submit their short love stories, romantic stories and real life stories.

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.

Snapshots of History: http://www.snapshotsofhistory.co.uk
Snapshots of History: Stories from the Past is a quarterly journal dedicated to all aspects of historical short story writing, particularly to tales with dramatic or adventurous themes.

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.

The Southern Writers' Conference: http://www.southernwriters.co.uk
A long standing annual, residential, weekend conference open to all who have a serious interest in writing. It is open to beginners and published authors alike, wherever they live.

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.

Spilling Ink Review: http://spillinginkreview.com
Quarterly e-journal creates an environment where the unexpected can thrive, where the serious and the humorous can sit comfortably side-by-side to celebrate both the process and the product of creative writing. Three annual competitions, Short Story, Flash Fiction / Prose Poetry, Creative Non-Fiction.

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.

Stroppy Author's Guide to Publishing: http://stroppyauthor.blogspot.com
Children's writer Anne Rooney's blog is for newly published writers. It covers all aspects of dealing with publishers and working professionally as a writer.

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.

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.

Unbound Press: http://www.unboundpress.co.uk
Glasgow-based small press publisher of fiction and non-fiction books and journals. Annual literary competitions for fiction, non-fiction, 1st chapters, poetry and flash fiction.

Unique Screenwriting: http://www.unique-screenwriting.com
Screenplay consultancy supporting screenwriters with intensive, individual guidance for developing outstanding scripts that will get read by the industry. No outdated guru formulas.

Vanda Inman's Write Space: http://www.writespace.co.uk
The website dedicated to help you find the time and space to write. Everyone has a spark of creativity within just waiting to ignite and it is our intention to help you to capture your creative sparkle and sprinkle it throughout your life.

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/wwindex.htm
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.

Wasafiri: http://www.wasafiri.org
Quarterly magazine of international contemporary writing founded in 1984 and one of the first UK publications to have provided a sustained outlet for new writing. Welcomes original contributions from poets, fiction writers, academics and critics from all cultural backgrounds.

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.

Women On Tour: http://www.womenontour.co.uk
Creative writing workshops, retreats and holidays for women in Granada, Barcelona, London and Istanbul. The courses are led by published authors. From beginners to more experienced writers, the mixture of workshops and one to one tutorials will breathe life into your writing.

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.

Write Angle: http://www.petersfieldwriteangle.co.uk
The performance branch of Petersfield Writers Workshop - a chance to read your work aloud.

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!

Write Voice: http://www.writevoice.co.uk
Book reviews, author profiles, writing exercises, critique and competitions for anyone interested in writing. No membership fee.

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 Eyes: http://www.writerseyes.org/index.html
Writers and readers showcase - the one stop resource centre uniting writers around the world.

Writers’ Centre Norwich: http://www.writerscentrenorwich.org.uk
A literature development agency interested in both the artistic and social impact of creative writing, working with writers, readers and diverse communities on a wide range of ongoing and one off projects and events, regionally, nationally and internationally.

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.

The Writer's Compass: http://www.nawe.co.uk/the-writers-compass.html
The new name for all NAWE’s professional development services for writers - free information and advice services for all writers formerly offered by literaturetraining.

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.

Writer's Muse: http://www.writersmuseonline.com
Bi-monthly print magazine - short stories, articles, reviews plus annual competition. Also offers in-house copy-editing and proofreading, graphic design, printing and publishing.

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 Writer's Toolkit: http://www.writers-toolkit.co.uk
Sue Johnson is a poet, short story writer and novelist and her website aims to help and encourage writers of all levels.

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 Competitions: http://www.writerscompetitions.com
Listing details of writing competitions, prizes and select opportunities worldwide, but particularly in Australia, the UK and USA. It's for writers by writers and is about encouraging everyone to 'have a go' and put their work out there.

The Writing Forge: http://www.writingforge.co.uk
The Writing Forge offers both online and downloadable courses in creative writing with detailed feedback from a personal tutor for the online course. There is also a quarterly short story competition with a £700 first prize.

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

WritingRaw: http://writingraw.com
A monthly literary magazine dedicated to new and emerging writers

The Writing Room: http://www.writing-room.co.uk
Literary consultancy which provides professional editorial advice of the highest calibre to unpublished and published writers.

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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