The Network Practical Guidance News Links Login Membership Benefits Become a member Whether you are single-handedly organising a small live literature event or are directing and programming a large and ambitious literature festival, this site is dedicated to providing you with practical guidance and support. You can use it to discover and contact writers available for tour , to network with other live literature promoters, to share information about writers and ideas for presentation, and to advertise your events in the Listings section. There is advice on booking and paying writers, sample contracts, information about ticketing and promotion of events, choosing writers for events, ideas for the creative use of new technologies and much more.
Support is provided for performers, agents, producers and publishers.
This site also contains information about the role of the Arts Council of England's Literature Department, details of funds available to specifically support live literature projects, and further initiatives and plans to support the live literature industry.