Links
Our members are variously members, active users, or supporters of the following organizations and can recommend them as thoroughly reliable sources of writing support (the links will take you to other resources that you may find useful):
IBZ Gimborn
The wonderful International Conference Centre near to Cologne/Köln, Germany - https://www.ipa-international.org/Education-Information-Centre and
https://www.ibz-gimborn.de/
The Publishers Association
'The Publisher's Association' are the member organisation for UK publishing, representing companies of all sizes and specialisms - https://www.publishers.org.uk/about-us/
The National Literacy Trust
We work to improve the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills
in the UK's most disadvantaged communities, where one in three people
have low levels of literacy - https://literacytrust.org.uk/
BBC Writers Room
Some fabulous resources provided by the BBC - https://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/
The Authors' Club
Founded in 1891 to provide a place where writers could meet and talk, the Authors’ Club is one of Britain’s oldest literary institutions, and at the same time one of its most modern, inclusive and welcoming - https://www.authorsclub.co.uk/
The British Newspaper Archive
The British Newspaper Archive is a partnership between the British Library and
Findmypast to digitise the British Library's vast collection
of newspapers - https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/
Ancestry UK
The largest genealogy company in the world, it operates a network of genealogical, historical records, and related websites - https://www.ancestry.co.uk/
The National Dictionary of Biography
The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (Oxford DNB) is the national record of men and women who have shaped British history and culture, worldwide, from the Romans to the 21st century - https://www.oxforddnb.com/
The British Library
We are the national library of the United Kingdom and give access to the world’s most comprehensive research collection. We provide information services to academic, business, research and scientific communities - https://www.bl.uk/
The National Archives
It is the official archive of the UK Government and guardian of some of the nation's most iconic documents, dating back more than 1,000 years - https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
BBC Maestro
Some great courses provided by the BBC. Courses include scriptwriting, poetry, writing childrens' books, adult fiction and many others - https://www.bbcmaestro.com/
Writers Online Magazine
Writers Online Magazine - Another monthly magazine available from all good newsagents. The website includes links to many excellent resources - https://www.writers-online.co.uk/
Writers Forum Magazine
Writers Forum Magazine - A monthly magazine available from all good newsagents. Their website includes links to many excellent resources - https://writers-forum.com/
Others
We are also in active dialogue with the following groups:
The IPA Family History Special Interest Group (SIG),
The Police History Society,
Police Care UK,
NARPO,