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RESOURCES FOR WRITERS: a list of organisations, opportunities & support, which you really ought to have on your writerly radar, and which I wish had been on my own radar earlier in my career. Hope you find them useful. #thread #amwriting #writer
If you're a writer, join @Soc_of_Authors. They're great advocates for writers' rights, & offer PDF guides on working as a writer, specific advice on contracts etc for members & discounts on books! They also offer grants for work in progress & run annual awards.
@Soc_of_Authors Anyone in the arts should be aware of @ace_national (or @CreativeScots / @Arts_Wales_ / @ArtsCouncilNI, depending where you're based). They support writers through fundings opportunities - for individuals & organisations.
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI As well as funding, @ace_national also runs free newsletters: Arts Jobs & Arts News. These are go-to mailing lists for any jobs and opportunities within the arts sector, including for writers. artsjobs.org.uk
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI And speaking of newsletters, are you signed up to @ArtsPro? This one also contains job opportunities (though mainly larger-scale salaried posts), along with the lowdown of what's going on in the arts industry. It's a good way of keeping connected from your writing garret.
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro Check out your regional writing organisation. For me, this is @NewWritingNorth - who offer support & opportunities to writers across the north of England, including running the #NorthernWritersAwards
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth Depending on where you live, yours could be: @cultureword, @writingwestmids, @WritingEM, @LitWorks, @newwritingsouth, @STWevents or @WritersCentre. It's worth checking out other regions' writing organisations, too, as they may have opportunities that are open nationally.
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth @cultureword @writingwestmids @WritingEM @LitWorks @newwritingsouth @STWevents @WritersCentre The @Writers_Artists Yearbook is released annually, & is particularly useful if you're querying a manuscript with agents / editors. I'd recommend using it in conjunction with the internet, and the publishers' / agencies' own websites. Also often available through local libraries.
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth @cultureword @writingwestmids @WritingEM @LitWorks @newwritingsouth @STWevents @WritersCentre @Writers_Artists If you're a writer & at all involved in education, @NaweWriters is essential. And even if you're not involved in education, they often share opportunities on their website. nawe.co.uk
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth @cultureword @writingwestmids @WritingEM @LitWorks @newwritingsouth @STWevents @WritersCentre @Writers_Artists @NaweWriters If you're looking to sharpen your creative craft, or to gain inspiration, then check out @arvonfoundation courses, which are tutored by professional writers in all kinds of disciplines. They offer bursaries, often for young people &/or people on low incomes. #writing
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth @cultureword @writingwestmids @WritingEM @LitWorks @newwritingsouth @STWevents @WritersCentre @Writers_Artists @NaweWriters @arvonfoundation Other organisations that offer short residential courses include @Ty_Newydd and @moniackmhor.
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth @cultureword @writingwestmids @WritingEM @LitWorks @newwritingsouth @STWevents @WritersCentre @Writers_Artists @NaweWriters @arvonfoundation @Ty_Newydd @moniackmhor For #poets, check out @PoetryFound, for their online collection of poems and articles about #poetry, available to access for free on their website. They also have a newsletter you can sign up to.
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth @cultureword @writingwestmids @WritingEM @LitWorks @newwritingsouth @STWevents @WritersCentre @Writers_Artists @NaweWriters @arvonfoundation @Ty_Newydd @moniackmhor @PoetryFound Poets should also check out @poetryschool, for blog posts, courses & tutorials. poetryschool.com
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth @cultureword @writingwestmids @WritingEM @LitWorks @newwritingsouth @STWevents @WritersCentre @Writers_Artists @NaweWriters @arvonfoundation @Ty_Newydd @moniackmhor @PoetryFound @poetryschool And writers of all kinds can find coaching courses, and help with beating procrastination, from @beprolifiko. #procrastination #writinglife
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth @cultureword @writingwestmids @WritingEM @LitWorks @newwritingsouth @STWevents @WritersCentre @Writers_Artists @NaweWriters @arvonfoundation @Ty_Newydd @moniackmhor @PoetryFound @poetryschool @beprolifiko On a local level, seek out local writing groups that you can join to workshop your writing, and hunt for open mic nights where you can share your work. Library noticeboards & regional writing organisations are good places to find these. And if there isn't one already, start one!
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth @cultureword @writingwestmids @WritingEM @LitWorks @newwritingsouth @STWevents @WritersCentre @Writers_Artists @NaweWriters @arvonfoundation @Ty_Newydd @moniackmhor @PoetryFound @poetryschool @beprolifiko If you're a young poet (or even if you're a not-so-young poet), sign up to @youngpoetsnet mailing list. They run opportunities for young writers, and publish poems and articles that are worth reading whatever your age.
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth @cultureword @writingwestmids @WritingEM @LitWorks @newwritingsouth @STWevents @WritersCentre @Writers_Artists @NaweWriters @arvonfoundation @Ty_Newydd @moniackmhor @PoetryFound @poetryschool @beprolifiko @youngpoetsnet I highly recommend that anyone who's even remotely interested in writing follows @Joannechocolat on twitter. As well as being an excellent voice for authors' rights, her #TenTweets threads are always good advice for writers.
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth @cultureword @writingwestmids @WritingEM @LitWorks @newwritingsouth @STWevents @WritersCentre @Writers_Artists @NaweWriters @arvonfoundation @Ty_Newydd @moniackmhor @PoetryFound @poetryschool @beprolifiko @youngpoetsnet @Joannechocolat One mainly (although not solely) for female writers: @Mslexia published & supports writing by women, and runs annual competitions for female writers of various genres. They also share advice on writing, which is applicable to writers of any gender.
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth @cultureword @writingwestmids @WritingEM @LitWorks @newwritingsouth @STWevents @WritersCentre @Writers_Artists @NaweWriters @arvonfoundation @Ty_Newydd @moniackmhor @PoetryFound @poetryschool @beprolifiko @youngpoetsnet @Joannechocolat @Mslexia If you write musical theatre, then you ought to be following @MercuryMusicals & @MTheatreNetwork, for support for new writing, including pitching opportunities & resource sharing. #musicaltheatre
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth @cultureword @writingwestmids @WritingEM @LitWorks @newwritingsouth @STWevents @WritersCentre @Writers_Artists @NaweWriters @arvonfoundation @Ty_Newydd @moniackmhor @PoetryFound @poetryschool @beprolifiko @youngpoetsnet @Joannechocolat @Mslexia @MercuryMusicals @MTheatreNetwork Another one for poets: check out the @natpoetrylib - in person if you can get to London, or even just the 'competitions' and journal listings pages of their website, if you can't make it there geographically. #poetry
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth @cultureword @writingwestmids @WritingEM @LitWorks @newwritingsouth @STWevents @WritersCentre @Writers_Artists @NaweWriters @arvonfoundation @Ty_Newydd @moniackmhor @PoetryFound @poetryschool @beprolifiko @youngpoetsnet @Joannechocolat @Mslexia @MercuryMusicals @MTheatreNetwork @natpoetrylib Speaking of #libraries, don't neglect your public library. I repeat: DON'T NEGLECT YOUR PUBLIC LIBRARY. Whether for author events, or workshops, or just, you know, the old-fashioned resource of BOOKS, don't forget what you have access to with a simple library card.
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth @cultureword @writingwestmids @WritingEM @LitWorks @newwritingsouth @STWevents @WritersCentre @Writers_Artists @NaweWriters @arvonfoundation @Ty_Newydd @moniackmhor @PoetryFound @poetryschool @beprolifiko @youngpoetsnet @Joannechocolat @Mslexia @MercuryMusicals @MTheatreNetwork @natpoetrylib Did you know you can get a Reader Pass for @britishlib? Here's how: bl.uk/help/how-to-ge… - and the library also offers free Discovery & one-to-one sessions. Great if you need to do some research for your creative project. #librarylove
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth @cultureword @writingwestmids @WritingEM @LitWorks @newwritingsouth @STWevents @WritersCentre @Writers_Artists @NaweWriters @arvonfoundation @Ty_Newydd @moniackmhor @PoetryFound @poetryschool @beprolifiko @youngpoetsnet @Joannechocolat @Mslexia @MercuryMusicals @MTheatreNetwork @natpoetrylib You don't have to go to a physical library to use their collections. @nypl has digital collections that can be accessed from anywhere on the planet. Useful for research, or just for general inspiration. (Their image archive is particularly good.)
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth @cultureword @writingwestmids @WritingEM @LitWorks @newwritingsouth @STWevents @WritersCentre @Writers_Artists @NaweWriters @arvonfoundation @Ty_Newydd @moniackmhor @PoetryFound @poetryschool @beprolifiko @youngpoetsnet @Joannechocolat @Mslexia @MercuryMusicals @MTheatreNetwork @natpoetrylib @nypl Want feedback on your work-in-progress? @TLCUK offer a well respected manuscript assessment service. They also offer Free Reads for writers from low income backgrounds, and for LGBTQ+ writers. literaryconsultancy.co.uk
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth @cultureword @writingwestmids @WritingEM @LitWorks @newwritingsouth @STWevents @WritersCentre @Writers_Artists @NaweWriters @arvonfoundation @Ty_Newydd @moniackmhor @PoetryFound @poetryschool @beprolifiko @youngpoetsnet @Joannechocolat @Mslexia @MercuryMusicals @MTheatreNetwork @natpoetrylib @nypl @TLCUK The database is massive & the offers very varied, but if you're looking for artist residencies, ResArtis isn't a bad place to start. Make yourself a coffee and give yourself a couple of hours to find the ones that suit you. resartis.org/en/
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth @cultureword @writingwestmids @WritingEM @LitWorks @newwritingsouth @STWevents @WritersCentre @Writers_Artists @NaweWriters @arvonfoundation @Ty_Newydd @moniackmhor @PoetryFound @poetryschool @beprolifiko @youngpoetsnet @Joannechocolat @Mslexia @MercuryMusicals @MTheatreNetwork @natpoetrylib @nypl @TLCUK Looking for funding? @JerwoodArts opportunities are highly competitive, but potentially life-changing if you can get them. jerwoodarts.org
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth @cultureword @writingwestmids @WritingEM @LitWorks @newwritingsouth @STWevents @WritersCentre @Writers_Artists @NaweWriters @arvonfoundation @Ty_Newydd @moniackmhor @PoetryFound @poetryschool @beprolifiko @youngpoetsnet @Joannechocolat @Mslexia @MercuryMusicals @MTheatreNetwork @natpoetrylib @nypl @TLCUK @JerwoodArts For opportunities abroad, keep an eye on @LitBritish & @BritishArts. We live in an incresingly global world, and if you're interested in sharing cultural ideas & creative practice across national borders, then there could be opportunities here for you.
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth @cultureword @writingwestmids @WritingEM @LitWorks @newwritingsouth @STWevents @WritersCentre @Writers_Artists @NaweWriters @arvonfoundation @Ty_Newydd @moniackmhor @PoetryFound @poetryschool @beprolifiko @youngpoetsnet @Joannechocolat @Mslexia @MercuryMusicals @MTheatreNetwork @natpoetrylib @nypl @TLCUK @JerwoodArts @LitBritish @BritishArts Follow @adreamingskin for hundreds of poetry submission & competition opportunities. She published the most comprehensive monthly list of poetry opportunities that I've ever come across, and it's always worth perusing.
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth @cultureword @writingwestmids @WritingEM @LitWorks @newwritingsouth @STWevents @WritersCentre @Writers_Artists @NaweWriters @arvonfoundation @Ty_Newydd @moniackmhor @PoetryFound @poetryschool @beprolifiko @youngpoetsnet @Joannechocolat @Mslexia @MercuryMusicals @MTheatreNetwork @natpoetrylib @nypl @TLCUK @JerwoodArts @LitBritish @BritishArts @adreamingskin Thanks to @Poppy_Corbett for flagging up @TheWritersGuild!
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth @cultureword @writingwestmids @WritingEM @LitWorks @newwritingsouth @STWevents @WritersCentre @Writers_Artists @NaweWriters @arvonfoundation @Ty_Newydd @moniackmhor @PoetryFound @poetryschool @beprolifiko @youngpoetsnet @Joannechocolat @Mslexia @MercuryMusicals @MTheatreNetwork @natpoetrylib @nypl @TLCUK @JerwoodArts @LitBritish @BritishArts @adreamingskin @Poppy_Corbett @TheWritersGuild There are also numerous writers with great blogs (especially recommend @stellduffy's @kimmoorepoet). And if you want weekly posts about #writinglife (from prompts to honesty about what it's like to get rejections), you can always follow my own blog: halekatie.com
@Soc_of_Authors @ace_national @CreativeScots @Arts_Wales_ @ArtsCouncilNI @ArtsPro @NewWritingNorth @cultureword @writingwestmids @WritingEM @LitWorks @newwritingsouth @STWevents @WritersCentre @Writers_Artists @NaweWriters @arvonfoundation @Ty_Newydd @moniackmhor @PoetryFound @poetryschool @beprolifiko @youngpoetsnet @Joannechocolat @Mslexia @MercuryMusicals @MTheatreNetwork @natpoetrylib @nypl @TLCUK @JerwoodArts @LitBritish @BritishArts @adreamingskin @Poppy_Corbett @TheWritersGuild @stellduffy @kimmoorepoet Lastly, if you've found this thread at all useful, please do consider voting for me in the @edbookfest First Book Awards. It'd mean a lot to me, and it's so simple that you can do it while you're waiting for the kettle to boil. 🧡 edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival/f…
