The Written Word in Leicester

Poets, Authors, Novelists, Writers, Playwrights

Leicester boasts some famous literary personalities: Joe Orton (playwright), Sue Townsend (author of the Adrian Mole books), John Cleveland (17th c poet), C.P.Snow (author), Julan Barns (author). The BBC's guide to local literati

Poetry

The Leicester Poetry Society

Programme of events, workshops, readings, seminars. open mic evenings, social events

Poetry in Leicester, from the Poetry Society

Books and authors

Leicester Book News (Blog)

Literature in the East Midlands

Leicester Writers' Club

General

Literature, Readers and Writers on the Frontline Books website