Manchester City of Literature

About

Manchester City of Literature is a literature organisation based at Deansgate in Manchester.

It promotes and coordinates the city's literary culture, drawing on Manchester's heritage as home to major writers including Anthony Burgess, Carol Ann Duffy, Elizabeth Gaskell and Jeanette Winterson.

The organisation supports Manchester's literary infrastructure, which includes 4 historic libraries and 23 public libraries, 2 universities with 98,000 students, 2 writing schools, and over 10 independent publishers including Carcanet and Comma Press. It organises and promotes over 40 arts and culture festivals annually, including Manchester Literature Festival.

Manchester City of Literature shares opportunities, events and news for writers and readers across the city, and helps promote literature events open to the public through its network.

Common questions

Where is Manchester City of Literature based?

Manchester City of Literature is based at 125, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BY, Greater Manchester.

What does Manchester City of Literature do?

Manchester City of Literature is a Manchester-based organisation that coordinates and promotes the city's literary culture, events and opportunities for writers and readers.

What sector does Manchester City of Literature work in?

Manchester City of Literature works in the Writing & Editing sector.

How can I contact Manchester City of Literature?

You can contact Manchester City of Literature through its website at https://manchestercityofliterature.com.