Ask About Writing - The resource site for writers of all abilities.

Bridge House Publishing - Bridge House, a Manchester-based publishing company, is the parent of Red Telephone Books.  Currently accepting submissions in a range of categories - further details here.

Espresso Shots - Here, you can read and enjoy new stories, discover new writers, write comments - and write and submit your own stories.

Incwriters - Incwriters creates networks, protects Literature (of all genres), promotes writing, publishing and reading. Incwriters promotes individuals and organisations not involved in vanity publishing.

Literature Northwest - Literature North West is a promotional tool for the region's independent presses and literature organisations. If you are a reader, writer, publisher, events organiser or venue the site is crammed with lots of invaluable information to help you navigate your way around North West's literature scene.

Literature Training - Regularly updated information on courses, mentoring, critical appraisal services, conferences and events, jobs, commissions, residencies, competitions, organisations, networks, training providers, books, magazines, and funding for professional development.

There's No Point In Not Being Friends With Someone if You Want To Be Friends With Them - Excellent Manchester-based spoken word night, with open mic slots alongside more established writers.

Paper Planes - Manchester-based creative writing workshops, readings and events for aspiring writers.

UK Authors - For everything to do with creative writing and reading, including dynamic, real-time comments on new work published twice a week.  Publish your fiction, articles and poetry online. Read, write, comment and interact with readers and writers of all levels, nationalities and ages.

Writers & Authors - A place for people in the writing industry to gather and share experiences, tips and advice, not to mention promote their latest work and discuss various topics related to the writing industry. Included in this blog you will also find; links to sites for writers, competitions and contests, interviews, writer and book event listings and more.

Writers Forum - A monthly for beginners as well as established authors. Covers the craft, including fiction, features, scripts, comedy and biographies.

Writers News - Help and advice for aspiring writers.