The internet is a huge resource for writers and readers. We thought we'd collect a few of our favourite pages together in one place - enjoy browsing. Have we missed you out? Email us.
As always with links pages, we can not guarantee the quality of information on sites outside of Arvon's own websites. Links below are deemed to be useful and of interest to writers and readers and we can not take responsibility for content on sites once you've left ours. And though we love to let you know about other organisation's and people's sites, do come back to us, often!
The Poetry Trust is is one of the UK's flagship poetry organisations.
Clutag Archipelago
A new literary journal that focuses on nature writing and landscape, "the littoral and vestigial, liminal and subliminal".
Post Letters
A new campaign to save the art of letter writing - get involved!
Essential Writers
EssentialWriters.com is a website for all kinds of writers, by all kinds of writers.
Field Report
FieldReport is a competition and community that lets you record and share the true stories of your life, as publicly or anonymously as you like.
Granta
The magazine that believes in the power and the urgency of the story - through both fiction and non-fiction.
The Poetry Foundation
Enormous and amazing resource for poets on the web.
Not Shut Up
the London prison writing magazine
Whisper Poetry
South African poetry and art webzine
Maison de la Poesie a Paris
The home of poetry in France
Casa della Poesia
Italy's poetry house online
Scottish Poetry Library
poetry in Scotland, and an eclectic and useful site of information
Saison Poetry Library
based in the Royal Festival Hall, this is the mecca for all poets everywhere
Poetry International Web
A world wide look at contemporary poetry
Poetry Kit
A very, very useful poetry resource
Ink, Sweat and Tears
The poetry and prose webzine
Creative Writing and New Media
The dazzling new MA at De Montfort University which looks at innovative ways for words to work with new media.
Leiths School of Food and Wine
The famous and delicious university for chefs! We're excited by our own new and innovative Food Writing courses this year.
ASLE-UK
is the Association for the Study of Literature and the Environment. Well worth a look in!
Teachers' TV
The return of the school telly channel's writing competition for teachers
Exeter Northcott Theatre
UK premiere of Tennessee Williams's adaptation of The Seagull 15 Feb to 1 Mar 2008
All About Joe
A snazzy site by Arvon Friend Trina Garnett who is single-handedly changing the entire world wide web - and for the better!
City University Narrative Non-fiction MA
Very exciting new MA in this burgeoning and smart area of writing
Chris Gloag - Photographer
Very impressive, slick, honest and beautiful photography. Chris has helped us out for our 2008 brochure. Thank you Chris!
Tom Phillips
the book artist's blog - genius behind The Humument
The Book Depository
impressive new online book ordering service that uses swish new technology to find your books
Ready Steady Book
online books and literary journal - good, comprehensive overview of the world of words today
Everybody writes
excellent resource for primary and secondary school teachers to help kids write
The Fruitmarket Gallery
Edinburgh's pioneering art space that is currently showing Arvon tutor Tim Crouch's new play, England
Traverse Theatre
Scotland's new writing theatre, with a record of excellence since 1963.
News from Nowhere
produces the work of Tim Crouch - Arvon tutor - and explores the borders between theatre, education and visual art.
Beacon for Freedom
Norweigan based database project that presents banned and censored books
Article 19
Global campaign for freedom of expression
Index on Censorship
Extraordinary range of opinion, analysis, comment and reportage from around the world on issues of freedom of expression
International Pen
Promotes friendship and international cooperation amongst writers from around the world
English Pen
Founding centre of International Pen, English Pen provide an active and supportive community for writers and readers around the world
Scriptwriting and reading in the UK
popular blog for everything you need to know about scriptwriting in the UK
Lots of Big Ideas
a blog for asylum seekers' stories and writing
The Artful Writer
information, theory and debate for the professional television and film writer
Writers' Guild of Great Britain Blog
to go with their usual website, a blog of latest news and writerly things
European Writers' Congress
a federation of 55 writers' associations, representing 54,000 individual authors and literary translators
Julia Bell
Arvon tutor and writer for young adults, Julia Bell teaches at Birkbeck, London
The Writers' Workshop
The UK's most complete manuscript assessment and editorial service.
Open Spectrum
a unique and free-to-join online community that provides the platform for Writers and Film-makers to converge, collaborate and produce
Alice James Press
a poetry book cooperative based in the US, named after the sister of the novelist, Henry, and philosopher, William
Aisle16
a poetry collective, a bit like a boy band of bards, that is rocking our world
Write Outloud
a brilliant performance poetry website - must read for all budding artists of the spoken word
Book Works
maker of fine books (with really innovative, visual arts connection) - an excellent website for lovers of books and the written word
BookFutures
Chris Meade, director BookTrust, uses a blog to examine the future of the book
Cecily's Chelsea Workshops
London-based writer (who wrote at Arvon with Salman Rushdie) offers her own writing courses
Wiktionary
amazing, user-generated dictionary (run by a non-profit organisation) of which Dr Johnson would have been proud
Jerwood Charity
a broad and diverse charity promoting arts at every level
Book Slam
Ben Watt and Patrick Neate's literary nightclub in London
Sophie Woolley
the wonderful Sophie Woolley! Sophie does a lot of writing and performing (she also tutors some of our courses for young people)
Banipal
magazine that publishes contemporary Arab authors in English translation from wherever they are writing and publishing
Sable
magazine for writers of colour set up by Kadija George
Apples & Snakes
UK's performance poetry hub presenting excellent events and providing an important resource
Koestler Trust
an amazing prison arts charity founded by the writer Arthur Koestler in 1972.
Miranda July
writer (new book almost out), performance artist, video artist and movie star - Miranda said we could use ideas from her project Learning to Love You More for our young writers site The Writing Room
Qalam Online
thoughts on Muslim writing and writing about Muslims - celebrating the literature of the modern Muslim world
Poetry Book Society
all the best poetry books in one place
Graeae Theatre
a brilliant disabled-led theatre company (read more about our work with Graeae in Journal)
Hay Festival
the UK's hottest literature festival with international outlook. This year Director of Arvon, Ariane Koek, will be interviewing famous writers.
British Deaf Association
promoting the rights of Sign Language users (British Sign Language was recognised as an official British language in 2003 but it still does not have legal protection)
Poetry School
the only school in the UK focussing solely on the teaching of poetry to adults
The Old Vic
london theatre currently showing the Entertainer, John Osborne's play (Arvon holds the literary estate, and we run courses in John Osborne's former home)
Arthritis Care
the good people at Arthritis Care are running a creative writing competition for people with arthritis
Teachers' TV
even teachers watch television - enormous resource on screen and online
Spread the Word
promoting and helping London writers at every stage of their writing
The Wordsworth Trust
spiritual and literal home of William Wordsworth and all his many fans
LitHouses
an umbrella organisation that promotes writers' houses around the UK
The Poetry Archive
listen to poets (alive and dead) read their poems, celebrating the awesome power of words and voice
The British Library
we've lost count how many books they've got now: every book ever published in one place
Refugee Council
practical resource for refugees and asylum seekers
Tindal Street Press
prize-winning independent publisher publishing the best of contemporary, regional fiction
Book Trust
books are gifts, and no other organisation knows it better than Book Trust
Scottish Book Trust
scotland's agency for reading and writing
Kali Theatre
encourages, develops and presents new theatre writing by Asian women
Arts Council England
born alongside the NHS and education reform in post-war Britain, Arts Council England provide grants for the arts at every level
Royal Court Theatre
innovative and provocative plays and playwriting, with a young writers programme to boot
English Centre of International PEN
the world's only international fellowship of writers
Lapidus
promoting healing and personal growth through writing and reading
Kids Company
providing emotional, practical and education support to profoundly vulnerable young people
Pop Up Theatre
one of the UK's leading young people's theatre companies - powerful storylines and engaging characters
Poetry Can
poetry in the south west of England
The Poetry House
the first of its kind, a poetry website divided into rooms, each room representing a different nation of poetry - expert information in a useful website
BBC Writers Room
identifying and championing new writing talent across BBC drama, entertainment and children's programmes
BBC Get Writing
tips and advice on getting your stories, scripts and poems out there
art + power
seeking to improve the lives of people who want to be involved in the arts, particularly disabled people
The Scriptfactory
Europe's premier script development agency
National Theatre
the UK's national theatre, presenting an eclectic mix of new and old plays
Soho Theatre
plays, comedy, writers' centre, performance, cutting-edge script writing - all in a luscious venue in soho, london
Contemporary Writers
gorgeously broad and resourceful database full to the brim with contemporary writers from around the world - search away!
New Writing
really easy to use and helpful stuff for teachers and readers across the world - delicious!
The Times Literary Supplement
reviews of new books plus new poetry and a new electronic service
The London Review of Books
wide range of subjects with top reviewers including Jenny Diski, Frank Kermode and Adam Phillips
Aesthetica Magazine
uk's cultural arts magazine feature new writing, art, music and film
Slightly Foxed
charming little journal of reviews of hidden, forgotten, once-loved books
Thames Reach
helping homeless and vulnerable people to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives
Chroma
a queer literary and arts journal
Mslexia
a vibrant and growing organisation committed to furthering women's creativity
Chickenshed
extraordinary, pioneering, dynamic, challenging, moving, groundbreaking, genuinely inclusive, beautiful theatre
Carcanet Press
outstanding independent literary publisher of our time
Poetry Society of America
useful resource for American poetry and home of the poetry scene in New York
The Frost Place
one of Robert Frost's houses - now a beautiful museum that presents conferences and events and more besides
Yaddo
residencies in Saratoga Springs, New York for professional creative artists from all nations
Malika's Kitchen
sumptuous writing group founded by Roger Robinson, Jacob Sam La Rose and Malika Booker.
Peepal Tree Press
the best in Caribbean writing
Griffin Poetry Prize
prize for the best collection of poetry published in English
Writers' Guild
works on behalf of writers of TV, film, radio, theatre, books, poetry and video games
Society of Authors
has been serving the interests of professional writers for more than a century
Antiquarian Booksellers' Association
the senior trade body for dealers in rare and fine books, manuscripts and allied materials in Britain
Association of Authors' Agents
providing a vehicle to represent the interests of agents and authors
British Council Literature Department
useful, extensive resource for writers in English all over the world
Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
useful to know it exists
Publishers' Association
likewise this one
Manchester Metropolitan University
an important institution for creative writing in the UK
National Book Tokens
home of the greatest gift on earth - money specifically for books!
Bristol Old Vic
theatre of a consistently high quality in Bristol
DAISI
Devon arts in schools - supporting and encouraging creativity in Devon
Liberty
protecting civil liberties and promoting human rights
World Book Day
the website for the big global celebration of books and the power of reading
Book Aid International
an amazing charity that sends all your books out to Africa (because of the power of reading)
Branching Out
for everyone working in reader development
Equity
protecting the rights of actors in the UK
Bloodaxe Books
poetry publisher in the UK
National Association of Writers in Education
supporting creative writing in educational and community settings around the UK
New Writing North
these excellent people make the north of england a better place to be a better writer
New Writing South
identifying and nurturing writing talent in the south
The Reading Agency
reading has infinite potential for making life richer (here, here!)
Centre for Literacy in Primary Education
everything teachers need to know about reading and literacy
Farms for City Children
children getting involved in farms around the country
University of East Anglia, Norwich
creative writing programmes, first set up by Malcolm Bradbury and Angus Wilson - pioneers of creative writing education at MA level
Birkbeck, London
creative writing MA, part-time and full-time with excellent tutors
De Montford University, Leicester
innovative new online MA in creative writing and new media - blog on!
University of the Third Age
with 623 groups composed of 168,132 members sharing their learning experiences, the U3A is the UK's best place for people no longer in full time employment - lots of creative writing opportunities
Open College of the Arts
creative writing courses with lots of scope and flexibility
Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture
Arvon worked with the Medical Foundation - find out more in Journal
Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851
extending the influence of art and science upon productive industry - we worked with these good people and Jim Crace wrote it up in Journal
Scribblepad
useful and accessible site giving hints on how to write
V&A
the Victoria and Albert museum have put together a useful guide on how to write creatively in museums
