Literature
Details of key organisations and resources for literature are listed below.
Forthcoming events and activites are listed on the literature - what's on page.
If you'd like your event or organisation listed on these pages, please email us at: artsweb@lambeth.gov.uk (providing concise details, contacts, times and access information) or submit your details for inclusion in the Lambeth Arts Database.
Not only can you borrow books, videos, DVDs, CDs, talking books and language courses from Lambeth libraries, there are also many literary events in libraries.
Local organisations
Promotes poetry in performance through regular London Events programme, festivals and national tours. Also runs Poets in Education. Based in Battersea.
The Poetry School offers a programme of classes to teach adults to write poetry. From the ongoing commitment of a year-long course to a burst of inspiration from a one-day workshop, they offer poets of all levels opportunity to improve your skills. They are open to everyone, regardless of qualifications or experience.
Works with London writers at every stage of their development to enable them to achieve their full potential. They provide showcase events, professional career advice and workshops, and work in schools. Located on the Lambeth Walk.
National resources
Organization supporting the development of creative writing of all genres and in all educational and community settings throughout the UK.
Offers a mixture of day seminars, training and mentoring programmes for literature specialists.
Provides a guide to literary prizes and a free fact sheet on grants and awards.
Central source of information on the wealth of training and professional development opportunities available in the UK, for writers and those involved in creating or supporting new writing and literature.