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
Covid-19 Update
In the light of Covid-19, we wanted to let you know what you can expect from the British Council's literature team in the coming months.
Making a living as a comic book artist
By Dr Nicola StreetenComics creator and scholar Dr. Nicola Streeten shares her journey into comics and graphic novels, and offers tips on how to find your own way in
Polly Roberts: "I began to call myself a writer."
By Polly RobertsPoet and nature writer Polly Roberts reflects on her time at the Munich Nature Writing Seminar, after winning a British Council scholarship to attend
Opportunity: Grants for creative projects with the United Arab Emirates
DEADLINE EXTENDED : The British Council is offering up to four grants to support collaborative exchange between UAE and UK literary professionals as part of the Sharjah Market Focus and the Gulf Culture and Sport Programme.
From Twitter
@LitBritish A moving tribute to the NHS by @owensheers as part of @WalesArtsReview #Digithon. https://t.co/nyFNmxmhF2
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@LitBritish Anthology 'These Are the Hands' collects poems from across the health service, from doctors to cleaners, in aid of… https://t.co/AVd4RUqvPo
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@LitBritish RT @BCouncil_Wales: Tune into the @WalesArtsReview #Digithon this weekend – an online digital arts festival featuring some of Wales’ top mu…
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