Personal sites

Far to the West of imagination lies the land of Coconia. It is a unique children's book, written and illustrated by Chris Covins that is available free to download in the hope that it will bring happiness to children around the world.

Golliwogg.co.uk is an independent guide to Golliwogs (aka. Golliwoggs, Gollys, Gollies), including information of golliwog history, golliwog books/stories, golliwog dolls and golliwog memorabilia.

Archie Miles is recognised as one of Britain's leading practitioners in the field of landscape and natural history photography. After more than 30 years working as a professional photographer and 12 years as a writer Archie Miles' website, Archie Miles Photography, allows access to a vast file of over 250,000 high quality colour transparencies.

The web site of The Disabled Ramblers Association - a group of like-minded disabled people who enjoy being in the countryside, and who get about using paths and trails of all kinds. The Association organises rambles of varying difficulty from easy to challenging all over England and Wales, and each event provides recreation and challenge to suit every taste.

Writers organisations

Authors' Licensing & Collecting Society (ALCS) is the UK rights management society for all writers. Its principal business is to collect and distribute fees to writers whose works have been copied, broadcast or recorded. It also collects monies for lending and rental. Since its foundation ALCS has paid writers over £65 million in fees – fees they would not have been able to collect individually. ALCS is wholly owned and controlled by writers.

Chapter One Promotions provides many exciting opportunities to aspiring and established writers by offering avenues to develop further. The company runs residentials and workshops led by experienced, professional authors, and offers a story reading service that will critique a writer's work at every stage of their writing development. In addition, Chapter One Promotions runs a variety of poetry and short story competitions as well as children's writing and illustration contests, offering substantial prizes and publications.

Playground Prime is a unique Internet directory of people who create literature, art, and music for the entertainment of children of all ages. The directory is hand-edited to ensure the best possible resource for parents, teachers, caregivers, and kids themselves.

The Society of Authors is a non-profit making organisation, founded in 1884 "to protect the rights and further the interests of authors". The Society has almost 7,000 members. Membership services provide individual advice on all of the business aspects of writing, including the vetting of contracts. The Society also represents the writing profession by campaigning for improved terms and changes in legislation, such as copyright and libel laws.

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators is the only professional organisation dedicated to serving the people who write, illustrate, or share a vital interest in children’s literature. Whether you are a professional writer, a famous illustrator, a beginner with a good idea, or somewhere in-between, SCBWI is here to serve you.