British charity Book Trust exists to encourage and support reading and writing in the modern world.
They have launched a new initiative called BookBite,
“to help you get more out of reading and writing.”
Bookbite is encouraging older readers to become writers by offering forums and resources on a really nicely designed site. It’s clear and not at all intimidating to the average person who has just realised that yes, they ARE allowed to write, too!
Here are some links:
BookTrust – literacy organization based in the UK
BookBite Writing Forums – these seem fledgling for now, but may grow
BookBite – How to host a writing group
BookBite – Writing Competitions
and, since the best training for being a writer is being a reader:
