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Useful organisations for writers


Arts Council England

The national development agency for the arts in England and its regional office is an invaluable source of information and advice about funding and more.

County Calendar
An intuitive, organically growing, community event portal, that covers the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Disablity Arts Online

DAO is dedicated to work by deaf and disabled artists which reflects on disability as a social and political construct.

Intellectual Property Office
The government's information site on copyright and otherintellectual property rights.

Laura Atkins

With seven years in the children's publishing industry in the United States, Laura offers a range of consulting services, as well as running children's literature events and creative workshops.

Bekki Hill
Bekki Hill is a writer, qualified life coach and mentor. Since 2003 she has specialised in coaching writers – both aspiring and professional.

National Disability Arts Forum
Offers disability arts news and information on opportunities and contacts.

PitchCentral
This is where writers, producers, theatre companies, venues and festival organisers find new and exciting opportunities both domestically and internationally. PitchCentral provides a platform for new writing, production and touring opportunities along with comprehensive venue, festival and service directories. Our up-to-the minute theatre news section is also available to non-members.

SciTalk

A website and database of scientists who would enjoy meeting and talking to fiction-writers, to explain what they do, show them their work-places, images & help them understand the jargon. Encouraging writers to write about science by giving a truer picture and escaping stereotypes.

Screenwriting Goldmine

Set up by Brighton-based TV writer Phil Gladwin, the site is aimed at aspiring screenwriters, and has a number of feature articles, interviews with writers and TV and film makers, as well as a weekly newsletter. It also provides practical advice and tips, news updates, and has a lively forum.

The Space
A monthly media and arts based networking event for Brighton and the South's creative community to gain contacts so that ideally employment can be made.

Whoosh-Editing.com

Whoosh Editing specialise in proofreading, to provide you with accurate, error-free copy, and copyediting, to boost the quality and impact of your writing. They also offer a range of editorial and critiquing services for writers striving to bring the dream of publication to fruition.

Stephen Wyatt
You will find information here about Stephen's writing for theatre, radio and television, his teaching experience, publications and career to date.

The Writers & Artists Yearbook

The Writers & Artists Yearbook (a must-have companion for every writer, aspiring or established) has launched a brand new website. As well as details of their 100-year history, the site also includes a guide to getting published and a directory of literary agents.

Transition Tradition
Online community, magazine and resource directory for creative students and graduates experiencing the transition between university and work.