Societies and organisations If you wish to appear on the Mslexia website, please let us know Browse full listing alphabetically »   A B C »   Academi is the Welsh National Literature Promotion Agency and Society for Writers. Supports literature in both English and Welsh, runs literary events, lectures, festivals, Writers on Tour and competitions including Wales Book of the Year and the Academi Cardiff International Poetry competition, publishes three literary magazines as well as the Academi Encyclopedia of Wales, offers bursaries for writing projects and provides financial assistance for creative mentoring and other literary-based ventures in Wales.. 3rd Floor, Mount Stuart House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff CF10 5FQ. 029 2047 2266   . www.academi.org Authors Licensing and Collecting Society is the UK rights management society for all writers. Its principal business is to collect and distribute fees to writers whose works have been copied, broadcast or recorded. Marlborough Court, 14-18 Holborn, London EC1N 2LE 020 7395 0600 www.alcs.co.uk Booktrust seeks to bring the world of books to people of all ages and cultures. It runs the Book Information Service, and administers a number of literary prizes (Orange, Man Booker etc), plus the www.booktrusted.com website, dedicated to children’s books. Book House, 45 East Hill, London SW18 2QZ 020 8516 2977 www.booktrust.org.uk British Centre for Literary Translation (BCLT) works to raise the profile of literary translation through a varied programme of events, publications and research. It runs translator-in-residence and doctoral research programmes, and is developing an archive of literary translation. Publishes the journal In Other Words. BCLT, School of English and American Studies, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ 01603 592 785 www.literarytranslation.com The British Council promotes British literature overseas through writers’ tours, academic visits, seminars and exhibitions. It also produces many publications (details online) and works closely with book trade associations. 10 Spring Gardens, London SW1A 2BN 020 7930 8466 www.britishcouncil.org The British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW) provides independent information on who does what in the travel industry. The association consists of over 230 writers, editors, photographers, producers, radio and television presenters involved in the world of travel. BGTW Secretariat, 51b Askew Crescent, London W12 9DN 020 8749 1128 www.bgtw.org British Science Fiction Association (BSFA) is for those interested in sf and fantasy. Publishes 14 magazines and presents the BSFA awards. Also runs a network of postal workshops. www.bsfa.co.uk City University London offers a range of courses for emerging and established writers – including short 10-week evening courses in creative writing, the Certificate in Novel Writing, and full MA Creative Writing programmes. All courses are taught by practising professionals and are fully accredited. City University London, School of Arts, Northampton Square, London EC1V 0HB www.city.ac.uk/arts/creative_writing Crime Writers’ Association is a group of professional crime writers. It organises events, and helps writing groups, festivals and events with specialist teams of writers. Also stages the Crime Writers’ Association Dagger Awards. www.thecwa.co.uk   D E F » Federation of Worker Writers and Community Publishers (FWWCP) is an umbrella organisation of over 80 writers’ groups and community-based publishers and organisations, who use words to enable people to have a voice. Offers training, information and networking. FWWCP, Burselm School of Art, Queen St, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 3EJ 01782 822 327 www.thefwwcp.org.uk G H I » Guild of Food Writers provides members with regular workshops, annual awards, and occasional professional and social events. Its aim is to contribute to the growth of public interest in, and knowledge of, food, and to campaign for improvements in the quality of food produced and consumed in the UK. 9 Colman House, High Street, London SE20 7EX 020 8659 0422 www.gfw.co.uk Historical Novel Society promotes all aspects of historical fiction, provides support and opportunities for new writers, and information for students, booksellers, and librarians. www.historicalnovelsociety.org Independent Publishers’ Guild (IPG) is the membership organisation for independent publishing companies, providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information. IPG, PO Box 93, Royston, SG8 5GH 01763 247 014 www.ipg.uk.com   J K L » Lapidus promotes the use of the literary arts for personal development. Members include writers, teachers, librarians, medical and healthcare professionals. It holds an annual conference on practice and research in this area. Publishes Lapidus magazine. Lapidus, London WC1N 3XX www.lapidus.org.uk   M N O » National Association of Writers’ Groups (NAWG) aims to bring cohesion and fellowship to isolated writers’ groups and individuals. Free-entry competitions. Festival of Writing in Durham (North East) in the autumn and publishes Link magazine. The Arts Centre, Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne & Wear NE38 2AB 01262 609 228 www.nawg.co.uk National Association of Writers in Education (NAWE) supports the development of creative writing in education throughout the UK. It seeks to open up a dialogue between teachers, writers and organisers in order to develop the educational ideals of writers and bring their work to a wider cross-section of students. Publishes Writing in Education magazine and runs a database of writers available to work in schools, colleges and the community. NAWE, PO Box 1, Sheriff Hutton, York YO60 7YU 01653 618 429 www.nawe.co.uk National Union of Journalists is the trade union for working journalists. Publishes The Journalist, Freelance Directory, Freelance Fees Guide and policy pamphlets. Headland House, 308-312 Gray’s Inn Rd, London WC1X 8DP. 020 7278 7916. info@nuj.org.uk; www.nuj.org.ukNational Union of Journalists is the trade union for working journalists. Publishes The Journalist, Freelance Directory, Freelance Fees Guide and policy pamphlets. Headland House, 308-312 Gray’s Inn Rd, London WC1X 8DP 020 7278 7916 www.nuj.org.uk Outdoor Writers’ Guild is an association of professional writers, illustrators, broadcasters and photographers who specialise in ‘outdoor’ topics from adventure sports and equipment to general travel. Members provide a ready source of expertise and informed comment. PO Box 118, Twickenham TW1 2XB 020 8538 9468 www.owg.org.uk   P Q R » PEN is an international association that promotes friendship and intellectual co-operation between writers, and defends the freedom of expression within and between nations, working on behalf of writers under threat. It also promotes women’s writing and publishing in developing countries. International PEN HQ, 9-10 Charterhouse Buildings, Goswell Rd, London EC1M 7AT 020 7253 4308 www.internationalpen.org.uk The Poetry Society exists to help poets and poetry thrive in Britain today. It publishes Poetry Review and Poetry News, runs the National Poetry Competition, courses, projects, London’s Poetry Café, and promotes National Poetry Day. 22 Betterton Street, London WC2H 9BX 020 7420 9880 www.poetrysociety.org.uk The Romantic Novelists’ Association promotes romantic and historical fiction, and encourages good writing. Published and unpublished writers, agents and editors all welcome. Several annual awards, including a New Writers’ Award. Hon. Membership Secretary, 38 Stanhope Rd, Reading RG2 7HN www.rna-uk.org The Royal Society of Literature was founded in 1820 to reward literary merit and excite literary talent. It holds lectures, discussions and readings, and administers literary prizes Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA 020 7845 4676 www.rslit.org   S T U » Scottish Book Trust administers the Writers in Scotland scheme, organizes readings and literary prizes, and operates a children’s reference library. Scottish Book Trust, Sandeman House, Trunks Close, 55 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SR 0131 524 0160 www.scottishbooktrust.com Society of Authors is an independent trade union that helps members with any query relating to the business of writing. It also administers awards and financial relief for authors or dependents in difficulties. Also regional groups + Society of Authors in Scotland. 84 Drayton Gardens, London SW10 9SB 020 7373 6642 www.societyofauthors.net Society of Indexers promotes indexing, the quality of indexes and the profession of indexing. Provides advice, runs workshops and conferences, produces a bi-annual journal and administers several awards. Blades Enterprise Centre, John Street, Sheffield S2 4SU 0114 292 2350 www.indexers.org.uk Survivors’ Poetry is a national organisation with local branches, concerned with creative writing in the context of mental distress. Workshops, performances, newsletters by and for survivors of mental illness, abuse and trauma. Volunteers welcome. Studio 11, Bickerton House, 25-27 Bickerton Road,London N19 5JT 020 7281 4654 www.survivorspoetry.com   V W X » Writers’ Guild of Great Britain is the trade union for writers in TV, film, radio, theatre, animation and books. Members have access to specialist advice and information, legal services, events and publications. Also hosts a weblog, writersguild.blogspot.com 15 Britannia St, London WC1X 9JN 020 7833 0777 www.writersguild.org.uk • Return to main listings page • Place a banner ad
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