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This category contains resources for and about literature in the UK and links to British literature elsewhere in the directory. Sites listed here are about books, poetry and writing that originate from, or focus on the UK including writing and reading groups, publications, events and organisations.

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• Awards
• British
• Children's Literature
• Festivals
• Guides and Directories
• Poetry
• Scottish
• Welsh
• Writers Resources

Resources in This Category

• Beatscene

  http://www.beatscene.net/
  Magazine which documents and highlights the writers, poets, musicians and artists of the Beat Generation. Published from Coventry.

• English Literature Course from the London School of Journalism

  http://www.english-literature.org/
  Home study course covers literature from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century. Course summary. English literature resources and essays.

• Lit-Net

  http://www.lit-net.org/
  Promotes literature in the West Midlands and offers services to readers, writers and librarians. Provides details of local writing groups and a discussion area.

• London Review of Books online

  http://www.lrb.co.uk/
  Literary review publishing essay-length book reviews and topical articles on politics, literature, history, philosophy, science and the arts by leading writers and thinkers.

• Mslexia

  http://www.mslexia.co.uk/
  Print magazine for women who write. About exploring creativity and getting into print. With advice and inspiration; news, reviews, interviews; competitions, events, courses, grants; new poetry and prose.

• Oxford Reading Group

  http://www.oxfordreadinggroup.org.uk/
  Oxfordshire-based book group who meet monthly to discuss literature (and other things). Site contains details of books read so far, links and details about how to join.

• Society of Authors

  http://www.societyofauthors.org/
  Works to protect the rights and further the interests of authors in the United Kingdom. FAQ, membership information, news, and publications.

• The Royal Society of Literature

  http://rsliterature.org/
  Literary organisation. Information on lectures, readings and campaigns on behalf of the writer and the written word, prizes and magazine.

• Welsh Books Council

  http://www.cllc.org.uk/
  National body funded by the Welsh Assembly Government and committed to promoting reading and literacy in Wales. Information on services, best sellers with a Welsh interest, reviews and book lists. Welsh and English.

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