Organisations@

» A Guide to Self Publishing in the UK    A step by step guide to self publishing.    http://www.publish-yourself.com/

» Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators (ISTC)    Professional association for technical communicators (technical authors, technical writers, technical illustrators) and information developers.    http://www.istc.org.uk/

» Journalism UK    A UK-specific compilation of web links for journalists, writers, broadcasters and students with book and web site reviews and links to news sources worldwide, training and job opportunities.    http://www.journalismuk.co.uk/

» Literary Competitions and Awards    Provides a clickable listing of UK book awards and prizes, plus some manuscript competitions and foreign awards.    http://www.britisharts.co.uk/literarycompetitions.htm

» New Authors Showcase    A showcase for new authors to display their work to publishers and others.    http://www.newauthors.org.uk/

» Screenplay Coverage UK    Screenplay coverage and story notes from a professional reader serving UK screenwriters.    http://www.screenplaycoverage.co.uk/

» Seventh Quark Magazine    Online presence of the bi-monthly literary that discusses the craft and offers a venue for writers to be in print. Accepts submissions.    http://seventhquark.blogspot.com/

» Short Story Writers Group    Critique group for dedicated writers, ranging from beginners to advanced professionals.    http://www.shortstorygroup.com/

» Society for Technical Communication: UK Chapter    Resources, education programmes, links, chapter meetings and job bank.    http://www.stcuk.org/

» Swan Playwrights    The theatre writers' group at Worcester Swan Theatre.    http://www.swanplaywrights.org/

» The New Writers' Network    A directory of UK literary agents and publishers, maintained, updated and graded by writers themselves, plus writing articles.    http://geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/3575/wn/writerstext-home.html

» The Word Pool    Children's book site provides book reviews, ideas, reviews and information on writing aimed at children.    http://www.wordpool.co.uk/

» Travelwriters UK    A resource for professional travel writers and travel editors.    http://www.travelwriters.co.uk/

» UK Writers    Email discussion list for writers in the UK.    http://members.tripod.com/ukwriters/

» Undiscovered Authors -    National competition aimed at seeking out new literary talent.    http://www.undiscoveredauthors.co.uk/

» Writers Inc    Competitions and information about residential weekends and workshops designed to help people develop their skills.    http://www.writersinc-london.org.uk/