Photo of Zoe Strachan, 2011 UK Writer-In-Residence.
Tune your ears to some some of the best new writing in Britain today through our UK Writer in Residence Program, an ongoing literary initiative at US universities.
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Literature.
Read all about it—we’re pushing the envelope all the way to the razor-sharp edge of new British literature.
It’s an exciting time for writing in Britain. From the well-established (Ian McEwan and Doris Lessing) to the very new (Andrea Levy and Andrew O’Hagan), the literary scene is bursting at the seams with energetic, vibrant, and innovative writing.
What's On
Discover how the British Council is bringing you Diaspora views, Celtic connections, and a wealth of other exciting prose and poetry. Search our event listings to find what you’re looking for.
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NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Find the cream of the crop in new British literary talent in our
Animating Literature portal, along with the
Booktrust site where you’ll find the latest awards, prizes, news, and more.
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OUR TOP PICKS
Looking for a good read? Check out our guide of curated must-know lit links. Also, see our Literature department’s
publications and resources for all the tools you need to explore British writers and their work.
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WORK WITH US
Are you a professor of literature or creative writing, publisher, distributor, bookstore owner or programmer of a literary festival? Find out more about how we work and publications made especially for you.
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STUDY THIS
Have you ever thought of studying English literature or creative writing in the land of Shakespeare and Milton (not to mention Zadie Smith)? Check out the
UCAS website for literature programs at many UK universities. Find out more about
workshops and other opportunities at the our main literature page. We also recommend taking a look at the
Literature Training website, which offers an easy way to find out about the wealth of training and professional development opportunities available in the UK. Learn more about
UK study abroad in general in our main guide for prospective students.
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