Welcome

Hello and welcome to Literature Northants. 

Hosted by me, Northamptonshire’s Literature Development Officer, this site aims to be the online hub of the county’s vibrant literary scene.

This website is for you, the members of Northamptonshire’s literary community, so if there’s anything that you’d like to see or news items you would like to have added, just get in touch. 

If you’d like to receive all the latest news straight to your inbox, sign up for the Literature Northants enewsletter by emailing me: kwilkinson@northamptonshire.gov.uk.

Best wishes,
Kate

P.S. See below for any breaking news

NEWSLINE … 25th June 2008
H.E. Bates Short Story Competition 2008
It’s that time of year again.  Be inspired by H.E. Bates, Northamptonshire-born master of short stories, and write us a short story on the subject of your choice.  For further details, rules and entry forms, see http://litnorthants.wordpress.com/opportunities/.

New this year: Professional Skills for Writers course. 
Develop your skills as a literature professional and learn to make a living by doing what you love.  For details of other writing courses see http://litnorthants.wordpress.com/opportunities/.  To enrol, call 01604 237418.  Enrolments will be taken from 21st July.  For further course details see http://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/Learning/Adults/courses.htm.