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The Literary Encyclopedia is edited by a distinguished international board and owned collectively by its editors and writers. It is one of very few major publications in the world not owned by a corporation or major public institution.

The mission of The Association of Writers & Writing Programs is to foster literary talent and achievement, to advance the art of writing as essential to a good education, and to serve the makers, teachers, students, and readers of contemporary writing.

A unique community of poets.

Africa is a land of contrasts and of diverse cultures and traditions. It is also a land of conflict and creativity. The literature of the continent draws upon a fascinating body of oral traditions and lore and also reflects the political turmoil of the modern world...

List of African writers by country

WritersNet is the Internet directory of writers, editors, publishers and literary agents. We bring together the elements of literary success in one place. Search our directory for the help you need or tell us, and our visitors, what you have to offer the writing world. Add yourself to our ever-growing directories of talent and services.

Booklit is the book blog of Stewart McAbney, an avid reader from the United Kingdom with tastes spanning contemporary, world, and classic fiction, not to mention the occasional bit of non-fiction.

The intention of the blog is to write about most of the books read by Stewart, hoping to build with time an extensive archive of easily navigable book reviews.

BOOK Southern Africa is a literary news and social network for publishers, authors and the general book-buying and reading public. BOOK SA reports on local fiction, non-fiction, poetry, biography, book happenings, reviews and more.

Poetry events, competition and magazines around the world.

Apples & Snakes focuses on working with emerging artists, producing new work and putting poets in education. We work extensively with schools, prisons and libraries to develop literacy, communication skills, motivation and self-esteem through high quality performance poetry workshops and events. We run regular events across England alongside pioneering artist development programmes.