About the programme
For more than a decade, British Council and National Centre for Writing have been working together to curate the International Literature Exchange (ILX). ILX brings literature professionals together to learn, exchange expertise and experience, devise collaborations, and build international networks. It is a multilateral international network that helps us all work better, together.
The current strand of ILX
Running from 2024-26, the newest strand of ILX explores the unique challenges and opportunities facing all those who work with words, books and literature. Discover ten exciting, early-career writers based in the UK whose work has the powerful potential to speak to and engage with global literary audiences.
Impact
The International Literature Exchange (ILX), launched as the Norwich Showcase in 2012 and operating as the International Literature Showcase from 2015–2021, has made significant global contributions to the literary community.
So far the ILX programme has:
- Hosted four major events;
- Brought together over 150 literature professionals from six continents and 51 countries;
- Supported new international collaborations;
- Created dynamic discussions on key issues such as activism, diversity and publishing;
- Introduced more than 100 UK writers to global audiences;
- Fostered a multilateral network to enhance collaboration across the literary world.
See also
Tags:
- Art Form: Literature