Writers Directory
This database was created to provide a snapshot of contemporary British Literature, offering unique critical perspectives of the work of some of the writers living and working in the UK today. Our website is currently under review and as a result we are not updating the database or adding new entries at this time. Please check our blog pages for updates on our current Literature programmes.
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Hay Festival 2024
As part of our global partnership with the Hay Festival, the British Council is supporting a specially selected series of events featuring international and UK authors at the Hay Festival in Hay-on-Wye, Wales, from 26 May – 1 June 2024.
London Book Fair 2024
The British Council Literature Team will be at London Book Fair, 12-14 March 2024. Find us at the International Welcome Point hosted by British Council, stand 2C120.
Beyond Literature Borders
We are delighted to announce a new pilot grant programme for international work from independent literature organisation Speaking Volumes, funded by the British Council.
Sub-Saharan Africa Publishing and Literature Sector Study
By Matt BeaversThe British Council wishes to engage a researcher to conduct in-depth research into the trade publishing and literature sectors in six countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
