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David Higham Associates: One of the world’s leading literary agencies.

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Established in 1935, we represent an outstanding range of writers across all genres, in all media and languages, and are the leading agency for children’s authors and illustrators.

Our Film, TV & Theatre department looks after talented writers originating and scripting material for stage, screen and new media, as well as selling screen and stage rights to the books we handle.

The agency’s longevity and track record speak for themselves. Please browse the pages of our website to find out more about what we do and the brilliant writers we work with.

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http://www.davidhigham.co.uk/

 

Contact: 

Laura West

laurawest@davidhigham.co.uk

 

 

NAWE:

NAWE is the one organization supporting the development of creative writing of all genres and in all educational and community settings throughout the UK

 

http://www.nawe.co.uk/

 

Middle Grade Strikes Back:

We are a group of UK based writers and bloggers who have one important thing in common - we are passionate about middle grade fiction.

 

We appreciate that 'middle grade' is a term that is more traditionally used on the other side of the Atlantic, but these days it is becoming more commonly used in the UK. More importantly, it sounds so much better than 'Books For 8-13 Year Olds Strikes Back'.

 

http://middlegradestrikesback.blogspot.co.uk/

 

Writing West Midlands:

 

We support creative writers and creative writing in the West Midlands region.

 

Developing Writers
Writers rarely land fully formed. They tend to need support, advice, editing, training, or just simple encouragement. Writing West Midlands provides all of this and more throughout the year and across the region, whether it be through workshops, Toolkit events, residencies andnetworking or creative development programmes like Room 204. We work with aspiring, emerging and established writers.

Young Writers
Whether or not they pursue it in later life, writing can be a brilliant way for young people to navigate the world around them and develop confidence. Through in-depth work with pupils and teachers, the Write On! programme helps to establish creative writing at the heart of the curriculum, while beyond the school gates our Young Writers’ Groups and online magazine give aspiring writers the opportunity to road-test and showcase their work.

 

Festivals and Events
The writing process may be a solitary one, but every now and then literature needs to get out and socialise. Festivals are a forum for new voices, a place to discuss ideas, and a vital meeting place which can build momentum for the sector as a whole. As well as producing the annualBirmingham Literature Festival, bringing a host of respected and emerging talent to the city every autumn, we also collaborate with a rich calendar of other events across the region. Please visit our events page, by clicking here to see upcoming events.

 

Regional Activity
Our work with writers and audiences is only part of the picture. The West Midlands is blessed with some excellent talent, and there’s a whole ecosystem that can help it to flourish. Through partnerships with publishers, universities, galleries, libraries and many others, it’s our responsibility to create clear pathways for new talent and a culture that helps to nurture readers as much as writers.

 

http://www.writingwestmidlands.org/