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| AL/PL001 |  BRIT WRITERS' AWARDS Brit Writers' Awards is looking for forward-thinking organisations and individuals to help them make the inaugural event a runaway success. The Brit Writers' Awards promises to become the biggest annual event on the UK's literary calendar. It provides the first ever 'springboard' for unpublished and emerging writers of every age group, community and writing style, and is offering £10,000 to the overall winner - the largest prize fund ever offered to unpublished writers. The gala awards ceremony will inspire and engage every community in the UK - and be the first ever high-profile stage for unpublished writers of all ages. The gala awards will be a glittering, star studded event at the O2, London, featuring key figures from the publishing, media and corporate world. However, the real stars at the event will be the schoolchildren, local literacy leaders and community members from diverse backgrounds who seized the challenge, picked up a pen and wrote something extraordinary. The evening will celebrate their success and how this project has inspired ordinary people into creative writing. Tailored sponsorship packages are being offered, ranging from £5,000 to £20,000. Contact: Zareen Roohi Ahmed, Head of Operations. Tel.: 0871 237 4440. Fax: 0871 237 4505. Address: 67 Lombard Street, Birmingham B12 0QU. E-mail: zareen@britwriters.co.uk. link to website Opportunities and benefits for sponsors include: 1. Becoming an official corporate sponsor of the Brit Writers' Awards (BWA). The sponsor's branding will be included on the awards' website with a link to the sponsor's website. 2. The sponsor's logo and features will be promoted in the awards' monthly e-updates, giving exposure to individuals and organisations across the UK, as well as on all printed promotional materials for the 2010 awards ceremony and the sponsor's support will also be mentioned in all audio promotion. 3. An invitation for a senior member of the sponsor's organisation to present one of the awards at the ceremony on 26th June at the O2 in London. 4. A table for ten made available at the gala awards ceremony for the sponsor's organisation 5. Ongoing publicity throughout the build-up to the event in June 2010, with the sponsor's branding and profile being featured on the BWA website. 6. The sponsor will receive a full page colour feature in the forthcoming Write Now! magazine, due to be published prior to the awards night, which will be distributed to all the guests at the event and throughout the awards' networks. 7. The sponsor's brand logo will be prominently displayed on the stage backdrop at the gala awards ceremony which will receive global media coverage; and the sponsor's logo will also be printed on the awards certificate presented to the award winner. 8. The sponsor's support will be acknowledged in all project activities and delivery efforts.
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| AL/PL002 |  CERTYS LIMITED Certys Limited is a media company (www.certys.co.uk), whose work includes public relations, marketing and web-based projects, and one of its areas of speciality is the arts, specifically creative writing. Director John Dean is a published novelist and creative writing tutor. Certys has launched the monthly Global Short Story Competition, which has already attracted entries from across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the US, Finland, France, Switzerland and South Korea to name a few. The competition is designed to appeal to writers everywhere and Certys already has extensive experience in running such competitions in the UK. So why did they launch this competition? Because they feel that the short story is endangered and they want to give undiscovered writers a voice and a chance to earn some money, and gain exposure, from their work. The judge is well-respected north east England author Fiona Cooper. Details of the competition can be obtained by visiting www.globalshortstories.net. The competition is entirely dependent on income from entries and a sponsor is needed to grow it: £10,000 is needed for the first year. So what will sponsors get for their money? Exposure across the UK and the wider world, their logo on the Certys website, a link to the sponsor's site if required and a mention in every bit of public relations material that the company sends out. Certys has already had decent coverage both in the local media and on many national and regional websites, for instance in the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Indeed, regional development agency One NorthEast is working with Certys through a public relations agency it has retained in Australia and New Zealand to develop the competition's profile 'down under', linking it to the agency's Passionate People, Passionate Places campaign. Contact: John Dean, Director. Address: 18 Millbank Court, Darlington, Co. Durham DL3 9PF. Tel.: 01325 463813. E-mail: deangriss@btinternet.com. link to website
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| AL/PL003 |  GLITERARY LUNCHES Good food, good books and good company. Gliterary Lunches is a series of literary events for women. They are particularly popular with professional women entertaining female clients and also with women who simply want to enjoy a get-together with likeminded friends. Currently the lunches are held in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Newcastle, Leeds and Manchester. Audiences range between 150 and 250. The events themselves comprise a champagne reception, followed by a gourmet two course lunch while two award winning authors talk about their writing and inspirations. The day wraps up with coffee, conversation, book signings and meeting the authors. Previous authors have included Kate Adie, Fay Weldon, Maggie O'Farrell, Val McDermid, Tony Parsons and Lionel Shriver, among others. Gliterary Lunches offer sponsors opportunities for raising their profile through branding and communication both in the promotion of and at the event. The company also offers data collection opportunities and is open to other ideas too. They are happy to talk about sponsoring a specific event. Contact: Mrs Sibh Megson. Address: 1A Leadhall Drive, Harrogate HG2 9NL. Tel.: 01423 873116. E-mail: sibh@gliterarylunches.com link to website
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| AL/PL004 |  KINGSTON UNIVERSITY The Centre for Iris Murdoch Studies at Kingston University is appealing for donations towards the acquisition of 164 letters from Iris Murdoch to the French writer Raymond Queneau, for sale at £65,000. Bids have been submitted to various funding bodies but at least £10,000 must be raised from other sources. Murdoch corresponded with Queneau between 1946 and 1975 and this crucially important correspondence in which Murdoch discusses her embryonic writing career, her emotional well-being, her thoughts on God and on a variety of philosophers, will not only offer fresh insights into Murdoch's novels but also enlarge understanding of influences and dialogues with other philosophers and theologians. The unprecedented insights into her inner life will inform any future biography. Professor Peter Conradi, Iris Murdoch's official biographer, suggests that this is 'an electrifying run which would immeasurably enrich Kingston's archive'. These letters will complement the other components of the Murdoch Special Collections, which include Murdoch's heavily annotated Oxford library of more than a thousand books, her unpublished book on Heidegger, her notebook on Sartre, the Conradi archives, the library from Murdoch's London home in Cornwall Gardens and other individual items which have been bought or gifted to the collection. Other letter-runs include some to the Nobel Prize-winning writer, Elias Canetti; to Sister Marian at Stanbrook Abbey; to an American writer, Roly Cochrane; to the Canadian teacher and scholar, Scott Dunbar; and to the painter, Barbara Dorf. A large run of letters from Murdoch to an Oxford contemporary, Denis Paul, were recently purchased with the help of the Friends of the National Libraries. The Archives catalogue is available online at http://kuadlib.kingston.ac.uk. A research level of secondary source material provides background and supporting literature and, collectively, this material situates Kingston University as a world class resource for Murdoch scholars worldwide. The University is working to enhance this valuable resource and intends to secure funding to transcribe and digitize the annotations to the Oxford library. "More immediately, we need to secure funding for these important letters which are crucial to the intellectual integrity of our collection. Research carried out in the archives is already feeding into new interpretations of Murdoch's work and this acquisition will enable the publication of a first 'Collected Letters of Iris Murdoch', which will include scholarly essays on their significance to current Murdoch scholarship. Much archival material has been bought by US archives. Recognition of the importance of retaining such material in the UK, as well as enhancing our existing archives, is a significant objective of this appeal. Email Dr Anne Rowe, the Director of the Centre for Iris Murdoch Studies at imappeal@kingston.ac.uk. Please note: we do not require any money at this time, only an indication of how much you are prepared to pledge". Contact: Dr Anne Rowe. Address: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Kingston University, Penrhyn Road, Kingston, Surrey KT1 2EE. Tel.: 0208 547 2000, ext. 61012. E-mail: a.rowe@kingston.ac.uk. link to website
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| AL/PL005 |  THE LITERARY CINEMA COMPANY LIMITED The Literary Cinema Company Limited is offering an attractive sponsorship package to large brand companies who wish to support the production of independent British film. The package includes an opportunity to advertise the sponsor's brand, product or services in the form of a commercial break to be shown at the midpoint of the film. Screen advertising is eight times more beneficial to businesses than advertising on the televison, say the company - by advertising during a film in the cinema the sponsor will have the full attention of the audience. The Literary Cinema Company will offer plenty of brand exposure, including stills for company logos at the beginning and the end of the film. Company logos will also appear on trailers as well as on theatrical flats used during televised interviews given by cast and crew members. The company will provide sponsors with weblinks and advertising space on their website to make sure the sponsor's brand, products and services receive as much coverage as possible. They will also endorse the sponsor's brand and their commitment to British film. The Literary Cinema Company is flexible to the advertising needs and costs of the sponsor's business, irrespective of whether the sponsor wants a short term or long term commitment. This is undoubtedly an opportunity to gain prime advertising space at great value for money, with benefits include complimentary tickets and hospitality. Literary adaptations are British cinema's most successful and internationally recognised genre and are by far the most exported of British films. The Literary Cinema Company's adaptations are a testament to our literary tradition. Sponsors will be supporting writer/director Stephen Mark Norman, author of Cinematics, published December 2007. The company is currently preparing for a production of The Canterbury Tales. Contact: Stephen Mark Norman. Address: 7 Weelsby Way, Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU13 0JN. Tel.: 01482 646110. E-mail: admin@litcin.co.uk link to website
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| AL/PL006 |  The agency for the author NICHOLAS ANDERSON A British author of a new book trilogy - NOC, NOC Twice, NOC Three Times - whose identity on camera cannot be disclosed, so when he appears in public dons a black balaclava, which in itself immediately piques the public eye as to why? If you peruse the author's website you will see photographs indicating that he is a master of disguise as befits his former profession as a covert action intelligence officer writing about his fictionalised espionage adventures. However, his spoken eloquence is quite charming and he has a natural "communication voice", speaking directly and in sound bites. His agency is offering the likeness and usage of the author's name, Nicholas Anderson, the various book titles as seen inside a trademarked triangle (see logo of NOC, the first) for use in print and/or moving images, and invites interested parties seeking an involvement in sponsorship, product endorsement, placement opportunities, merchandising, advertising, etc. to tender a proposal to them forthwith. "We accept this is an unusual presentation but this is an unusual situation, leaning towards the non-commercial. And, yes, the feature films based on the books are currently in development, too. Media coverage on this international anti-hero is coming down the line anytime now so you know where to contact us. Nothing negative is sought, only the outside-the-box positive good, please. See recent podcast: http://www.bookexpocast.com/authors-studio/2009/06/03/noc/". Contact: Ian Kleinert, Principal Agent, Objective Entertainment. Address: 265 Canal Street, Suite 603, New York City, NY 10013, USA. Tel.: (+1) 212 431 5454. Fax: (+1) 917 464 6394. E-mail: noc_ebook@runbox.com. link to website
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| AL/PL007 | THE PERSONAL STORYBOOK COMPANY The Personal Storybook Company has developed a new concept for exam revision that they believe will radically change the way students revise for exams, significantly improving their potential results. They are looking for a sponsor to support a two-year programme of research to allow the implementation of the concept in up to five schools. They believe this will cost in the region of £20,000, although they could carry out a smaller research initiative for perhaps as little as £5,000. Further details about the concept are available on the organisation's website (click on the link on the products page for "Key Facts Revision Cards") or call the number listed to discuss the initiative. Contact: Alan Taddei, Proprietor. Address: Unit 3, Cambrian Business Park, Queens Lane, Mold CH7 1NJ. Tel.: 0871 220 5365. Fax: 0870 220 5375. E-mail: alan.taddei@btinternet.com. link to website
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| AL/PL008 |  WAYS WITH WORDS LITERATURE FESTIVAL Ways With Words is an annual, ten-day literature festival which takes place in the glorious buildings of Dartington Hall in Devon. The mediæval courtyard at Dartington, with its Great Hall, Barn Theatre and on-site accommodation, makes a perfect setting for a high quality, civilised and most enjoyable festival. The festival is run in association with the Telegraph Media Group who offer substantial editorial coverage and promotional space to the festival in the Daily and Sunday Telegraph, online and to their subscribers list. Ways With Words takes place in July each year and during the course of the ten days there are about 120 different events, with over two hundred speakers giving talks, readings, performances and taking part in discussions. The speakers who attend are leading authors in the UK and abroad, politicians, commentators, journalists and personalities from the media world. Past speakers and regular attenders include Joan Bakewell, Roy Hattersley, Martin Bell, Kate Adie, Michael Buerk, Melvyn Bragg, Baroness Warnock, A.C. Grayling, Salley Vickers, Rageh Omaar, Blake Morrison, Michael Frayn and Claire Tomalin. During the festival about 20,000 audience members attend. A typical audience member will be 45+, well-educated with some disposable income and interested in new ideas and intellectual improvement. There is access to exclusive hospitality facilities. "There are many opportunities for sponsors to tailor a package which suits you and your clients". Contact: Kay Dunbar or Stephen Bristow, Directors. Address: Ways With Words, Droridge Farm, Dartington TQ9 6JG. Tel.: 01803 867311. Fax: 01803 863688. E-mail: kay@wayswithwords.co.uk. link to website
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| AL/0001 | THE ANTHONY POWELL SOCIETY Contact: Catherine Mansel Lewis. Address: 4 College Gate, Cheltenham GL53 7SF. Tel.: 01242 269996. Fax: 01242 269995. E-mail: catmanlew@btinternet.com. link to website
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| AL/0002 | CHELTENHAM LITERATURE FESTIVAL Cheltenham Literature Festival is the longest-running literature festival in the world, showcasing the talents of novelists, historians, humourists, actors and politicians as they bring the written word dynamically to life. Contact: Claire Coleman. Tel.: 01242 775193. E-mail: claire.coleman@cheltenhamfestivals.com. link to website
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| AL/0003 | D. H. LAWRENCE HERITAGE David Herbert Lawrence, the world famous novelist, poet and artist, was born in the town of Eastwood near Nottingham, on September 11th, 1885. Whilst he had a troubled relationship with the town of his birth, time and time again he wrote about the people and places of Eastwood and the surrounding countryside, 'The Country of my Heart'. D. H. Lawrence Heritage incorporates two unique sites, the D. H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum and Durban House Heritage Centre. The Birthplace Museum is an astounding re-creation of a Victorian, working class family home that is brought to life through informative and friendly guides. Durban House was the offices of the local coal owners, Barber, Walker & Co., where as a boy D. H. Lawrence would pick up his father's wages. Now a Heritage Centre, Durban House successfully depicts the Victorian past of Lawrence's mining hometown as well as offering culturally diverse and interactive exhibitions. A wide range of sponsorship opportunities are available, from the new Rainbow Gallery to the development of the Blue Line trail, including a sensory trail for the blind, from our education services to the new D. H. Lawrence Friend's scheme or the annual Book Festival. Contact: Sally Nightingale, Cultural Services Manager. Address: Durban House Heritage Centre, Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 3DZ. Tel.: 01773 717353. Fax: 01773 713 509. link to website
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| AL/0004 | DR JOHNSON'S HOUSE Dr Johnson's House is a beautiful eighteenth-century townhouse in the heart of the City of London, minutes from St Paul's Cathedral. It was here that Dr Johnson wrote his Dictionary of the English Language, published in 1755. The House boasts many original features - from wooden panelling and floorboards down to the door handles - and houses a collection of contemporary books, prints and furniture relating to Dr Johnson and his circle. In Time Out's recently published '1000 Things to Do in London', Dr Johnson's House was listed as number 8. The House runs an educational programme and a regular series of events and exhibitions for which it seeks support. Sponsorship benefits can include privileged access for staff, curator-guided private views for clients, corporate hospitality and a co-ordinated marketing and press campaign. Contact: Stephanie Pickford, Curator. Address: Dr Johnson's House, 17 Gough Square, London EC4A 3DE. Tel.: 020 7353 3745. Fax: 020 7353 3745. E-mail: curator@drjohnsonshouse,org. link to website Current opportunities • Tea and Coffee in the Age of Dr Johnson Autumn 2008 Through contemporary evidence and rarely-seen artefacts, this exhibition will examine the rituals, the mystique and the social connotations of tea and coffee in Johnson's London. • House of Words Summer 2009 This exhibition will feature specially-commissioned work from seven contemporary visual artists who will respond to Dr Johnson's House and his legacy in a series of installation in the House. Part of the international tercentenary celebrations commemorating the birth of Dr Samuel Johnson in 2009. • Education programme The House seeks ongoing support for its educational programme which includes workshops for schools, outreach sessions and adult education.
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| AL/0005 | HELICON MAGAZINE Helicon creative arts magazine is the only forum for Bristol University students' artistic talents. Featuring poetry, artwork, photography, fiction, and film, music and book reviews, it is widely read by Bristol's student population and therefore, suggest the publishers, it represents an ideal property for any sponsors seeking access to student readers via a credible publication. The magazine appears quarterly and offers sponsors the perfect opportunity to develop a strong and lasting relationship with Bristol University, particularly with its arts, media and information students. Contact: Kelly Jones, Editor. Address: 14 Hampton Road, Bristol BS6 6HJ. Tel.: 07760 21115. E-mail: helicon-magazine@bris.ac.uk. link to website
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| AL/0006 | ILKLEY LITERATURE FESTIVAL The Ilkley Literature Festival is the north of England's oldest and largest literature festival, benefiting from good regional media exposure and an increasing national profile. Over the past couple of years the event has welcomed distinguished guests such as Nobel Prize winner V.S. Naipaul, Kate Atkinson, A.S. Byatt, Beryl Bainbridge, Douglas Coupland, Alain de Botton, Colin Dexter, Germaine Greer, Joanne Harris, Brian Keenan, Tony Parsons, Willy Russell and Will Self. The 2007 event will take place between September 28th and October 14th. The festival is currently seeking ongoing event and project sponsorship. Contact: Dominic Gregory, Director. Address: The Manor House, Ilkley LS29 9DT. Tel.: 01943 601210. Fax: 01943 817079. E-mail: admin@ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk. link to website
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| AL/0007 | THE POETRY SOCIETY The Poetry Society's work offers a range of sponsorship opportunities, from its longstanding 'Poets In Schools' scheme (reaching thousands of schoolchildren each year) to individual residencies, community projects, branded series of events in the Poetry Studio, a globally-linked website and the Society's high profile National Poetry Competition. The Poetry Society is happy to work to develop a partnership that furthers the aims of both organisations in ways that are creative and innovative. Contact: Director. Address: 22 Betterton Street, London WC2H 9BX. Tel.: 0207-420-9880. Fax: 0207-240-4818. E-mail: marketing@poetrysoc.org.uk. link to website
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| AL/0008 | TENBY ARTS FESTIVAL Tenby Arts Festival is an annual event offering a diverse programme of music, dance, drama, poetry, art and talks featuring local, national and international artistes. It opens with a weekend of family entertainment launched by a grand parade through the streets of the town prior to the main cultural repast spread over eight days in late September. In previous years, performers have included Julian Lloyd Webber, Evelyn Glennie, Luminita Berariu, The King's Consort, Katherine Jenkins, Kerstin Doelle, Noriko Ogawa and a host of others. The 2009 Festival will be held between 19th and 26th September. Tenby is a beautiful, medieval, coastal resort in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. The Festival is a registered charity and, following the loss of Arts Council funding, is heavily dependent on sponsorship to maintain this important event for visitors and local residents in an area deprived of access to the arts. Contact: Diana Lunn, Secretary. Address: 24 Penally Heights, Penally, Tenby, Pembrokeshire SA70 7TH. Tel.: 01834 845341. E-mail: dialunn@tiscali.co.uk link to website
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| AL/0009 | trAce Online Writing Community The trAce online writing community and Archive is based at Nottingham Trent University. Address: Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK. link to website
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