LINKS
ABC Tales
A community site where writers post collections of short stories, poems or articles.
Apples & Snakes
For advice and support on all aspects of performance poetry in the South East.
Bloodaxe Books
Publishers of poetry with edge.
See Bloodaxe Poetry Videos
Brittle Star
Contemporary poetry/short literary fiction magazine on the look out for new writers.
Also includes an interview with Maggie Sawkins.
Fishouse Poems
An audio archive of emerging poets
Lapidus
Organisation established in 1996 to promote the use of literary arts for well-being.
New Writing South
An organisation aiming to create an environment in the south in which creative writers and new writing can flourish.
Poetry pf
A showcase of contemporary poets.
Rhythm & Muse
Rhythm & Muse is a dynamic monthly poetry and music event at The Lion, Teddington.
Spinnaker Press
A small press set up in 2010 to publish books of poetry and local history about Portsmouth and the surrounding region.
Strong Island
A site designed to promote, showcase and inform people about Portsmouth and Southsea's scene.
The Poetry Society
A charitable organisation founded in 1909 providing support, information and merchandise for specialists and the general public alike. Maggie Sawkins in the Poetry Society Stanza representative for Portsmouth and Havant.
Threshholds
Online Forum dedicated solely to the writing, study and promotion of the Short Story. Our membership extends across all five continents, and we currently receive thousands of visitors each month. The Forum provides members an opportunity to enter into academic and creatively-based discussions on a range of literary topics.
Wordsouth
A forum and meeting place based in Havant for all levels of writers.
Write Angle Poetry Cabaret
Based in Petersfield; held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
LOCAL WRITING GROUPS
Havant and District Writers Circle
Pen Ultimate
E-mail: KeirCheetham@btinternet.com
Portsea Writers
E-mail: jayjayosullivan@talktalk.net
Portsmouth Poetry Society
E-mail: denisebennett@talk21.com
WriteInvite and Write on the Night
E-mail: robbierich@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.write-invite.com