Web Directory

» Beatscene
   Magazine which documents and highlights the writers, poets, musicians and artists of the Beat Generation. Published from Coventry.
   http://www.beatscene.net/

» Bloomsbury
   Publisher provides catalogue of books, advice for writers, readers' club and ezine with articles and extracts from books.
   http://www.bloomsburymagazine.com/

» British Council Literature Department
   Promotes contemporary and innovative work from the UK to audiences around the world. Biographies, reviews, critical essays, audio and flash poems, magazine and events.
   http://www.britishcouncil.org/arts-literature.htm

» Brookworms Reading Group
   Reviews contemporary fiction and novels. Commentaries on the books the group has chosen to read. Located in Brookwood, near Woking in Surrey.
   http://freespace.virgin.net/brookworms.reading_group

» English Literature Course from the London School of Journalism
   Home study course covers literature from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century. Course summary. English literature resources and essays.
   http://www.english-literature.org/

» Fourteen Magazine
   Magazine published by Rudy Gordon and Mike Loveday. Devoted to fourteen lined poems including but not restricted to the sonnet form. Submission and subscription information.
   http://www.fourteenmagazine.com/

» Lit-Net
   Promotes literature in the West Midlands and offers services to readers, writers and librarians. Provides details of local writing groups and a discussion area.
   http://www.lit-net.org/

» London Review of Books online
   Literary review publishing essay-length book reviews and topical articles on politics, literature, history, philosophy, science and the arts by leading writers and thinkers.
   http://www.lrb.co.uk/

» Mslexia
   Print magazine for women who write. About exploring creativity and getting into print. With advice and inspiration; news, reviews, interviews; competitions, events, courses, grants; new poetry and prose.
   http://www.mslexia.co.uk/

» Oxford Reading Group
   Oxfordshire-based book group who meet monthly to discuss literature (and other things)! Site contains details of books read so far, links and details about how to join.
   http://www.oxfordreadinggroup.co.uk

» Society of Authors
   Works to protect the rights and further the interests of authors in the United Kingdom. FAQ, membership information, news, and publications.
   http://www.societyofauthors.org

» The Reader
   Printed literary magazine publishing poetry, short fiction and articles about literature and reading. Publishes beginners alongside established writers. Online shop, latest edition and subscriptions.
   http://thereader.org.uk/

» The Royal Society of Literature
   Literary organisation. Information on lectures, readings and campaigns on behalf of the writer and the written word, prizes and magazine.
   http://www.rslit.org

» enCompassCulture
   Offers information about books for kids, teens, and adults. Includes chat, author interviews, reviews, discussion, booklists, and links to reading groups around the world.
   http://www.encompassculture.com