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Teresa Hardwick
The Great Unplugging. A Revolution in Nature, Creativity and the Unbridled Spirit of Childhood.
In our modern, hyper-connected society, where the glow of screens illuminates most waking moments, a revolution appears to be quietly...
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Explore a curated collection of resources tailored for writers at all stages of their journey. From craft-enhancing tools and inspirational articles to in-depth guides on navigating the publishing world, this page serves as your gateway to a wealth of knowledge and support. Dive in to discover everything you need to hone your skills, find your community, and take your writing to new heights.
ORGANISATIONS FOR
WRITERS
It’s a solitary life as a writer, which for some is one of the perks, but knowing where to turn to for that extra support when times are tough is vital. Here are some UK-based organisations Jamie regularly engages with or can recommend from experience.
THE SCRIPT READERS
The Script Readers – founded by actor Shenagh Govan in 2008, offers writers this opportunity at the monthly workshops at Theatre Royal Stratford East, followed by an in-depth structured discussion by the whole group, including other actors, writers and directors. Writers have found the process both constructive and energising, taking away valuable insight in further developing their piece of work. Visit the website here.
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LITERARY ORGANISATIONS
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SPREAD THE WORD
Spread the Word is London’s writer development agency, funded by Arts Council England as a National Portfolio Organisation (NPO). They provide high quality, low cost opportunities for writers to improve their craft and develop their careers. Visit the website here.
WRITER DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
THE WRITER'S GUILD OF BRITAIN
The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) is a trade union representing professional writers in TV, film, theatre, radio, books, poetry, animation and videogames. Members also include emerging and aspiring writers. Jamie currently sits on the committee for the Guild’s London & SE region and has been a full member since 2010. The Guild are the only TUC-affiliated trade union for writers of all crafts in the UK. Visit the website here.
UK TRADE UNIONS
RESEARCH & INSPIRATION
RESEARCH
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INSPIRATION
ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
The Arts Council England is a pivotal organization dedicated to supporting the arts and culture across England. It plays a crucial role in promoting the growth and accessibility of the arts, offering funding, resources, and guidance to artists and arts organizations. Their commitment to fostering a vibrant cultural landscape makes them an invaluable resource for writers looking to explore funding opportunities, develop their skills, and connect with the arts community.
UNTOLD LIVES
The British Library’s collections contain stories of people’s lives worldwide, from the dawn of history to the present day. They are told through the written word, images, audio-visual and digital materials. The Untold Lives blog shares those stories, providing fascinating and unusual insights into the past and bringing out from the shadows lives that have been overlooked or forgotten.
NORTHERN EARTH
Northern Earth takes a broad-based ‘earth mysteries’ or neo-antiquarian approach, looking at historical and contemporary cultural and geographical environments free from agendas or beliefs. Topic area includes megalithic sites, alignments, sacred landscapes, other landscape issues, folklore & tradition, esoteric traditions, strange phenomena and other aspects at the interface of human consciousness and the land from prehistory to the present.
BRITISH NEWSPAPER ARCHIEVE
The British Newspaper Archive is a project to digitise up to 40 million newspaper pages from the British Library’s vast collection. The British Library’s newspaper collections are among the world’s finest, containing most newspaper runs published in the UK since 1800, and many much earlier! The scale of the newspaper industry from the early 19th century onwards is enormous, with cities and towns publishing several newspapers simultaneously, aimed at distinct audiences.
NATIONAL TRUST
A charity founded in 1895 by three people who saw the importance of our nation’s heritage and open spaces and wanted to preserve them for everyone to enjoy. More than 120 years later, the Trust look after special places throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland. They protect and open to the public over 350 historic houses, gardens, ancient monuments, forests, woods, fens, beaches, farmland, downs, moorland, islands, archaeological remains, castles, nature reserves, villages – for ever, for everyone.
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