Writers Directory
This unique, searchable database contains profiles of some of the UK and Commonwealth's most important living writers, as well as writers from these regions whom we have worked with. Included in the profiles are biographies, bibliographies, critical reviews, and information about awards.
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From Our Blog
In Light of What We Write – Julie Nxadi and Sabrina Mahfouz
By Eleanor TurneyJulie Nxadi and Sabrina Mahfouz share their thoughts about being part of In Light of What We Write at Edinburgh International Book Festival
In Light of What We Write – rhymes and tempos from four countries
By Linda KaomaIn Light of What We Write will bring young Scottish and Southern African artists together at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Co-curator Linda Kaoma introduces the project.
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What We're Reading, August 2018
By Eleanor TurneyAs the UK heatwave continues, the British Council Literature team share their current reads
From Twitter
@LitBritish Ottessa Moshfegh: why I wrote the story of a girl who tried to sleep for a year https://t.co/RoisgPjovh
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@LitBritish Applications for #ColabNowNow at @mptfastforward are now OPEN! Looking for 4 digital artists & 4 digital storytelle… https://t.co/w033CtP2TB
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@LitBritish Science fiction helps define our future. We can’t afford not to include women, says Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock in… https://t.co/Nb8UUBBUxL
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