
This page is designed as a resource for Alumni of the Rathbones Folio Mentorships – and for mentees currently on the scheme – but is free for all to use. Here, you’ll find a series of recommended reads by Folio Academy Members, information about magazines and initiatives aimed at young creative writers, and links to other valuable websites, organisations, and online resources. The Alumni page will be updated with fresh content monthly.
Recommended Reads:
New Writing by Folio Academy Members
Here, we list new books by Folio Academy Members – a mixture of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. The recommendations will grow on a regular basis, in order to create a reading list over time. Don’t forget: you can request books from your local library.

Fiction

Poetry
Magazines to check out
There are dozens of exciting literature magazines – online and in print – which feature young and debut creative writers. These magazines are a great way to discover new, inspiring work, and when the time is right, you can submit your own writing for consideration. Here are three top picks:
Brittle Star
Resources
The Society of Authors
The Society of Authors is a trade union for writers at any stage of their careers – but its website is also an invaluable source of free information on anything and everything to do with writing. It lists events, tips, and useful blog posts.
Young Poet’s Network
Young Poets Network is The Poetry Society’s platform for young poets up to the age of 25. You’ll find features about poets and poetry, challenges and competitions, new writing from young poets, and advice and guidance from leading poets.
Spread The Word
Spread The Word is a London-based writer development agency, which hosts a range of prizes, events, workshops and projects, and has as its aim the diversification of the creative writing sector.