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 with whom we have worked. Included in the profiles are biographies, bibliographies, critical reviews and information about awards.
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From Our Blog
10 Arabic titles that should be translated into English
By Sawad HussainIn 2022, the spotlight falls on Sharjah as London Book Fair's Market Focus country. Sawad Hussain, Arabic translator, here gathers some of the best Arabic fiction not yet translated
International Literature Showcase: emerging UK writers
Good writing knows no borders. Poet, writer, and academic Kei Miller will introduce his selection of ten unmissable emerging writers based in the UK on 19 June.
British Council at the Online Book Fair 2021
Join us for three free literature events live on 30 June
What We're Reading Welsh Literature Edition
By Rochelle SaundersInspired by our recent British Council Literature Seminar on Welsh writing, this month's What We're Reading is dedicated to Welsh Literature. We asked Elena Schmitz (Head of Programmes, Literature Wales, and member of the British Council’s Arts and Creative Economy Advisory Group) to join us.
From Twitter
@LitBritish RT @WritersCentre: Spread the word! We are offering up to four one-week paid residencies at Dragon Hall in Norwich @UNESCO #CityofLiteratur…
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@LitBritish Our colleagues over in @BritishMusic_ have an exciting opportunity for UK arts organisations to host a digital resi… https://t.co/f0s77nfhwG
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@LitBritish Congratulations to all the shortlisted writers for the 4thWrite Short Story Prize! #4thWritePrize https://t.co/1yCHeOLVFm
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