Literature: professional and aspiring writers, novelists, poets, playwrights, editors, agents, translators, critics, the subsidised literature development sector
- 68,900 people currently work in the literature industry
- The industry contributes £2.3bn to the UK economy
- 94% of the workforce is white
- 32% of the workforce are freelance, and 62% self-employed.
The skills gaps
Creative roles are in need of writing skills.
Management roles lack technical skills, including copyright and internet strategy development.
There is a demand for internet development skills in IT roles.
Working with Literature
Creative & Cultural Skills' involvement with the literature sector is just beginning. If you work in the sector and are interested in finding out more, or would like to join our consultation list, please contact info@ccskills.org.uk
Getting into Literature
The Creative Apprenticeship is creating a new and alternative route into the creative industries; one based on ability and potential rather than academic track record or social background and contacts.
Getting a job should be about what you know not who you know!
Creative Choices°
Creative Choices° is the first online service to provide the tools, knowledge and networks to support every individual and business to get in, and get on, in the creative industries and cultural sector.
Creative Blueprint
Our research underpins everything we do. You can't develop practical solutions without knowing where the gaps are. The Creative Blueprint identifies workforce skills needed today and tomorrow.
For further information on this sector visit:
Writers Guild
Association of Authors’ Agents
National Association for Writers in Education
English PEN
Royal Society of Literature
Society of Authors
National Association for Literature Development
Academi (Wales)