Resources For Writers
Writers Development Agencies by Region
London's Literature Development Agency, connecting communities to words and stories and helping the city's underrepresented writers get their work into the world.
Supporting and encouraging new, emerging and established writers from diverse communities through a programme of courses, masterclasses and mentorship.
Creating opportunities and supporting talented writers from all backgrounds to achieve their creative ambitions. Working with communities through the North to provide a platform for underrepresented voices.
Providing access to creative opportunities for emerging writers in the South West. Nurturing talent and breaking down barriers to champion the power of writing, reading and storytelling,
Supporting writers at all stages in their careers, connecting them with opportunities through workshops, writing courses, mentoring, career development and manuscript appraisals.
Providing a wide range of services through their writers programmes and development scheme and working to increase and improve opportunities for creative writers to sustain their careers.
Associations and Organisations
Based in Norwich, a UNESCO City of Literature, the NWA celebrates the power of words and ideas, nurtures the writers of tomorrow and empowers people of all ages to create with words, through a range of projects, courses and events.
A global membership association for self-publishing authors. Supporting writers to publish great books and reach more readers through access to contract advice, advocacy, discounts, private forums and guidebooks.
The SoA is the UK’s largest trade union for all types of writers, illustrators and literary translators. Members receive advice, contract vetting and exclusive offers, and the Society also runs events and campaigns on issues affecting authors.
The SWWJ supports, encourages and champions women writers and all writers, both in the UK and across the world. Members include both aspiring and published writers as well as journalists, poets, playwrights, editors and more.
The WGGB is a trade union representing aspiring, emerging and professional writers in TV, film, theatre, radio, books, comedy, poetry, animation and video games. They lobby and campaign on behalf of writers and provide events, discounts, free training, contract vetting and a pension scheme, .
The CWA supports, promotes and celebrates crime writing, and writers of crime fiction and non-fiction. Full membership is available to published authors, and provisional membership for those who have a publishing contract but are not yet published. Non-UK authors are welcome.
The RNA provides a supportive and professional network for romantic fiction writers and offers associate membership for publishing professionals and booksellers. They host workshops, talks, networking events and a three-day annual conference, and champion quality and diversity in romantic fiction.
The HWA have a passion for history and provide professional and social support for authors, publishers and agents of historical writing. They offer online and in-person opportunities for members to meet with readers, fellow writers and enthusiasts of all things historical.
The HNS offers membership to both readers and authors who love exploring the past. Membership is open to aspiring and published authors, publishers and readers of historical fiction. Membership benefits included discounted events and a quarterly magazine.
The HWA’s mission is to encourage public interest in and foster appreciation of good horror and dark fantasy literature. It is the oldest literary organisation of writers and publishing professionals in the world, and is dedicated to promoting dark literature and the interests of those who write it.
The SCBWI connects members to the global children’s book community and provides professional networking and community-building opportunities to writers, illustrators and translators. Membership benefits include support, guidance, workshops, events, conferences, awards and grants.
A writing development organisation providing opportunities for new and aspiring writers in the North West to develop their talent and potential. It includes Cultureword, a centre for Black creative writing with a reputation for discovering, developing and promoting Asian, African Carribbean and Chinese writers.
Software for Writers
ProWritingAid is an easy-to-use writing assistant that helps you craft, polish, and elevate your writing. Access tools for inspiration, comprehensive story critiques and suggestions to help keep your readers hooked.
Scrivener provides everything you need to start writing, keep writing and keep your work organised and secure. It’s the go-to app for writers of all kinds, including fiction, non-fiction, screenwriters, journalists, bloggers and more.
Fictionary allows you to edit a draft novel and transform it into a story your readers will love. Navigate your entire writing journey from idea to final draft with this powerful story structure software that also offers access to live guidance from StoryCoach Instructors.
Plottr lets you outline, organise and arrange your scenes, plots and characters arcs, create your story bible, visually organise your characters and places and colour-coordinate your storylines to keep them organised. It also provides proven story-telling templates and can be exported to Word or Scrivener.
Reedsy lets you find the perfect partner for your writing project, providing access to talented professionals, powerful tools, and free educational content. Bring your book to life by connecting with the best editors , designers , marketers and ghostwriters.
Responsible AI that makes sure your writing and your reputation shine with proofreading, tone suggestions and paragraph rewrites. Grammarly works across 500,000+ apps and websites, so you can write more without copying, pasting, or breaking focus.
Writing Courses
Immerse yourself in the creative process with Arvon’s in-person and online creative writing courses, events and retreats, tutored by leading authors and aimed at writers of any genre and any level of experience. Grants and concessions are available to help with course fees.
The only writing school offered by a major literary and talent agency, CBC runs inspiring, practical and positive writing courses online and in London, supporting all kinds of writers all the way from first idea to final draft. Scholarships and other free opportunities are available for under-represented writers.
Offering a range of fiction, non-fiction and poetry courses suitable for beginners to advanced writers. Delivered by award-winning and experienced tutors, the Academy is committed to supporting aspiring authors and giving them the skills and confidence they need to produce the work they want to.
Be inspired to write and learn how to get published with a range of in-person and online creative writing courses. Taught by published authors and expert tutors, you’ll receive feedback on your work as you develop your writing skills. The Malorie Blackman 'Unheard Voices' Scholarships offer annual awards.
Online, in-person and self-paced writing courses delivered by experienced professional tutors. Suitable for writers at every stage of their career. From novice level for beginners taking their first steps, the Emerging series for writers developing their creative skills and abilities, to Professional level workshops to gain the essential skills required by a professional writer in the public eye.
Free degree level self-paced online Creative Writing courses are available through The Open University’s Open Learn programme. They range from Level 1 for beginners, Level 2 which is more advanced and Level 3 which is equivalent to Postgraduate standard. To access the courses, simply sign up for an account with Open Learn, choose the course or courses you’re interested in and get writing!
Magazines for Writers
Mslexia is the bestselling quarterly magazine for women who write, with a mission to help women express themselves and get their writing noticed in print, online and in performance. Membership is also available, offering an online Salon community, regular competitions, writing surgeries and Q&As led by industry experts.
Hinterland is a print and digital magazine produced by editors Andrew Kenrick and Freya Dean and dedicated to creative non-fiction. Showcasing the best new memoir, essay, travel and food writing from both new and established award-winning authors, as well as reportage, psychoscape, biography and flash non-fiction to challenge, move, entertain its readers.
The UKs bestselling magazine for writers brings you 100 pages of trusted writing advice and inspiration in every issue, plus opportunities to see your writing in print and feature your book for free on their popular website. Published by Writers Online who also offer writing and self-publishing advice, competition, courses, a writing community and online membership.
Pics & Ink is a new way of buying interesting and unusual independent magazines that you won’t see in your local newsagent. The company sells other publishers’ independent, beautiful and useful magazines and also run a subscription service Free Range Magazines offering carefully created hand crafted magazines delivered to you six times a year.
Bath-based Magalleria is both a bricks & mortar and online store showcasing one of the largest collections of high-quality, interesting independent and specialist magazines you’re likely to find anywhere. Titles are sourced from around the world, some of which are unique to Magalleria. Subjects include art, design, culture, ideas, fashion and beauty. Their online store ships internationally, and click&collect is also available in store.
A small independent magazine club helping readers discover the best of independent magazine publishing. Delivering a different title every month to thousands of readers around the world, they ensure subscribers receive beautiful intelligent magazines they might not otherwise have discovered. Check out their blog for videos, interview and podcasts on some of the most interesting magazines they’ve come across.
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