New Writing South
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.
Everybody WritesEverybody Writes offers classroom teachers innovative ideas and practical resources to get primary pupils and secondary students excited about writing. The Everybody Writes approach is about exploring writing beyond the classroom and taking it into the playground, communities and even the workplace.
IncwritersPoetry 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.
The Writer's Compass
The Writer's Compass acts a first stop shop for writers and literature professionals across the UK looking for information and advice that will help them to move forward professionally. Services include an online directory of jobs and opportunities, training and events, organisations and resources; a fortnightly jobs and opportunities e-bulletin; professional development planning guidance; and specially commissioned features and other resources.
National Association for Literature Development
Professional body involved in developing writers, readers and literature audiences.
NAWE
The National Association of Writers in Education (NAWE) is the one organization supporting the development of creative writing of all genres and in all educational and community settings throughout the UK.
Societry of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
SCBWI-BI supports both aspiring and established children’s book writers and illustrators by helping them to develop their craft and keep up to date with industry knowledge, publishers, and each other. We focus on selling our work to both the British and International markets, especially the USA.
Orchard Foundation
Short courses in creative writing for wellbeing and reflective practice. Beautiful surroundings where nature is incorporated. CPD certificate for those developing professional skills. All levels of experience and none - courses are tailored and built on understanding that every individual has stories to tell.
Thresholds: Home of the International Postgraduate Short Story Forum.
Based at the University of Chichester in West Sussex, Thresholds aims to provide a creative and supportive space for Postgraduate students throughout the UK and beyond who are working with the Short Story form.
Writing groups in the south east
A comprehensive list of writing groups can be found on our writing groups page.
Writing organisations in the UK
A comprehensive list of writing groups can be found on our UK Literature organisations page.