Resources for Readers and Writers

The first point of call for any aspiring writer is typically the Literary Agent, who will work with an author to sell their book to a publisher. An Agent will help with contracts, rights, and the business of getting published.

Increasingly, authors are turning to writing consultancies to help them with the creative process itself - paying for feedback on writing style, language, tone, presentation and more.

Scotland's newest 'writing consultancy' is The Writing Room, set up by agent Maggie McKernan.

• Journals and Magazines in Scotland

• Getting Started in Writing, including courses, legal issues and funding

• A list of Prizes and Awarding Bodies, plus news of prize winners in 2005 and 2006

• Literary Agents in Scotland

• ISBN-13: What Publishers Need to Know

• The Scottish Book Trust's words@work programme provides support and information for writers looking to progress and develop their work

• Writer's Retreats - contact details and information on places for authors to get away from it all

If you would like to feature your organisation on these pages, contact the Editor at editor@booksfromscotland.com.