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Contact & Links
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You can also find me on Twitter @strachanlinda
Find some great teaching resources based around my book on the Jacobites
……………….. Why not visit my blog BOOKWORDSand follow me on Twitter @strachanlinda
See below for some links to resources and organisations for writers and those interested in books and writing
https://www.zenbusiness.com/info/writing-careers/
My thanks to Amelia, a young writer who suggested this new link for writers visiting my website. It is full of excellent advice.
Scattered Authors Society: (SAS)
Published authors and illustrators of books for children and Young Adults (YA)
Membership open to all published writers for young people.
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators –
Lots of excellent advice for writers and getting published
https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/writers
also see their BLOG https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/blog
K
ids Lit Quiz is an international quiz for young readers
Scottish Book TrustLive Literature Funding and Literature in Learning
Sandeman House, Trunk’s Close, 55 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR.
Federation of Children’s Book Groups
Information about The Book Trust and the annual Children’s Book award.
Books for KeepsOnline children’s book magazine|
CarouselMagazine guide to children’s books
This excellent Guide to Children’s Books has sadly ceased publication in 2019, after 24 years in circulation.
WordpoolChildren’s book site for parents, teachers and writers.
Write Away|Blog about writing
AchukaBlog about children’s publishing.
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Advice and information for writers
The Society of Authors(also The Society of Authors in Scotland.)
The SoA is the UK trade union for all types of writers, illustrators and literary translators, at all stages of their careers. We have been advising individuals and speaking out for the profession for more than a century.
84, Drayton Gardens London SW10 9SB. Membership open to all published writers
Creative Scotland is the public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland on behalf of everyone who lives, works or visits here.
BooktrustBook House 45 East Hill London SW18 2QZ
BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. Each year we reach 3.9 million children across the UK with books, resources and support.
https://www.moniackmhor.org.uk/
Scotland’s Creative Writing Centre
Arvon Foundation
Edinburgh L’Unesco City of Literature