EMIT May 2009 – What are writers good for?

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Hello,

This month on LiteratureNetwork.org I take a rambling tour of the good uses writers can be put to in the 21st Century, and discover that whilst we (writers) may be of little use in post-apocalypse scenarios, there is plenty we can do to make the here and now a better place. We also take a more serious look at the importance of feeding young people whole, nutrituous stories if we we want them to become well rounded adults. And if you find yourself nodding in agreement, think about volunteering some of your time to help young people develop as readers and writers.

Damien Walter, Literature Network Coordinator

ARTICLES and NEWS

Whole Books vs. Pot Noodles
No one would raise a child on pot noodles, so when will we realise that young people need real nutrition for mind as well as body.

• European Funding for the Arts

• Weathervane Press

• Mark Goodwin Publication

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Read more News

BLOGGERS

Is creative writing teaching a pyramid scheme?
Creative Writing is a big business. A few years ago the BBC claimed there were more than 600 full time creative writing degree courses at British universities.

• What are writers good for?

• The small publisher is dead. Long live the small publisher.

• Whatever happened to the working class novel?

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EVENTS

The writing business at Writing School LeicesterYou’ve poured your creativity into writing a novel. Your next job is to get it published. In this workshop you will learn about how to format your work, approaches to writing a synopsis and cover letter, the roles of the lliterary agent and commissioning editor.

• Short Fuse presents Jean Binta Breeze

• Kate Adie at the Oundle festival
  

• Will Self speaks in Oundle

Many, many more events near you!

OPPORTUNITIES

Writing Volunteers
The Literature Network are looking for volunteers to help young people and others in need develop their writing skills.

• PoetCasting Poetry Competition

• H.E.Bates short story competition

Many more opportunities for writers.

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