Writing organisations and agencies
AESOP (All Editorial Services Online for Publishers and Authors)
Editing, copy-editing, proofreading, editorial reports and reviews, advice to authors, research etc. Specialises in fiction, literature, poetry, media, music, performing arts etc. Based in Oxford.
Apples and Snakes
England's leading organisation for performance poetry. Work with emerging artists, producing new work and putting poets in education. We work extensively with schools, prisons and libraries to develop literacy, communication skills and self-esteem through performance poetry workshops and events. We run regular events across England alongside pioneering artist development programmes.
Books on Shelves
A website that provides virtual shelf space for less well-known independent publishers and writers.
The Burry Man Writers Centre
A worldwide community of writers. International writing opportunities, writing tips, resources and much, much more.
Incwriters
Poetry Promoter, Audio Publisher and Magazine publisher, with free magazine,
downloads, forum, chatroom and mailing list. A must for all poets and writers.
The
Literary Consultancy
Manuscript assessment and editorial advice.
National Association for Literature Development
Professional body involved in developing writers, readers and literature audiences.
Spread the Word
Works with London writers at every stage of their development to enable them to achieve their full potential. We provide showcase events, professional career advice, workshops and work in schools
trAce
On line writing school
Writers Guild of G.B.
National organization for writers that brings together opportunities and information for writers.
Writernet
National organisation for writers that brings together opportunities and information for writers.
Writing groups in the South East
A comprehensive list of writing groups can be found on our writing groups page.
The Playwright's Network
Menagerie Theatre
Covers the East Anglia region.
North West Playwrights
For those in the north west.
New Writing North
For all creative writers in the north east.
New Writing South
For all creative writers in the south east.
SCRIPT
Covering the West Midlands
Script Yorkshire
For those in Yorkshire.
Theatre Writing Partnership
For playwrights in the East Midlands.
Sgript Cymru
For Welsh playwrights.
New Writing South