literaturetraining is a partnership between 8 organisations operating within a wider consortium network of arts provision focusing on continuing professional development (CPD) and training for writers and those who work with them.
We have recently been working with literaturetraining as part of our Turning Heads into Tales programme, with support from Arts Council England via their Grants For The Arts programme.
In particular, this covers our career development round tables and individual playwright's surgeries; literaturetraining's participation in the Playwrights Network; information, advice and guidance on dramatic writing courses; and participation in the key management group of CreativePeople.
Previously we have collaborated on Hydroponic and Expo 2002.
Philippa Johnston is the literaturetraining Director
Amanda Liddle is the Information Manager
The consortium is comprised of:
Writernet
The National Association of Writers in Education (NAWE)
NAWE works collaboratively with a range of literature organisations and is the primary source for locating writers, disseminating information and advice on education projects, and equipping writers to work in the formal education sector.
Paul Munden Director
www.nawe.co.uk
The National Association for Literature Development (NALD)
NALD is a membership organisation run by a part-time co-ordinator. It uses a community development based approach, and training is central to its work. Membership is open to individuals whose professional activity facilitates the appreciation, understanding and practice of creative writing and reading.
Director: Melanie Abrahams - director@nald.org
Administrator: Dara O'Hare - dara@nald.info
Professional development manager: Ann Caldwell - a.caldwell@virgin.net
www.nald.org/
Lapidus (The Literary Arts in Personal Development)
Lapidus establishes links between individuals, groups and organisations interested in exploring the connections between literature and personal development. Healthcare and social services professionals work with writers, storytellers and educators.
contact: Administrator = info@lapidus.org.uk -
www.lapidus.org.uk
Survivors Poetry
Survivors works in collaboration with arts, mental health, community and disability organisations and writers who are survivors, both regionally and nationally.
Dr Simon Jenner - Director
www.survivorspoetry.com
Apples and Snakes
The national poetry organisation Apples & Snakes was set up as a performance platform which would be a vital social and cross-cultural activity in both performance and education.
Geraldine Collinge, Director
www.applesandsnakes.org
Scottish Book Trust
Scottish Book Trust operates in a number of ways. They offer guidance and information, they write and publish resources for libraries and schools and they administer the Writers in Scotland Scheme, an SAC-funded initiative to bring writers and readers together throughout Scotland.
Marc Lambert - Director
www.scottishbooktrust.com
Academi
The Academi is the Welsh National Literature Promotion Agency and Society for Authors.
Academi Chief Executive: Peter Finch
www.academi.org/home/
Renaissance One
renaissance one is an agency that represents international artists and produces tours, events and education projects. It works across cultures and artistic practices, focusing on word-based projects which evoke an appreciation of poetry, prose and the spoken word.
Director: Melanie Abrahams
www.renaissanceone.com/
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