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.

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Best wishes,
Kate

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NEWSLINE … 8th October 2008

H.E. Bates Short Story Competition: prize giving ceremony.
Join us for this annual celebration of the short story. The evening will feature readings of a selection of competition entries representing the best new writing talent, a talk from acclaimed writer and head judge Steven Loveless, and the opportunity for entrants to claim their prizes and glory as the competition winners are announced. Northamptonshire Central Library, 27th November 2008 at 7.30pm. Enquiries and bookings: kwilkinson@northamptonshire.gov.uk / 01604 824155. 

Were you at the Readers’ Day?
If you attended this great event, or if you want to see what you missed, check out http://litnorthants.wordpress.com/readers/ to see the photos and download a list of reads recommended by audience members and our panel of acclaimed writers.

*NEW* features page
Check out the new features page for some interesting literary tidbits, including a speak peek at the ‘It Started with a Book’ photography exhibition: http://litnorthants.wordpress.com/features/.

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.