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Customers' own
Every so often, somebody comes to the Medway Libraries with
a book that they have published themselves. Usually it is very
difficult to put it on the shelves, because it is in the wrong
format or too expensive to process for people to borrow. However,
these books can be made available on the library web pages, in pdf
format, making them accessible to all library users, because use of
the internet is free in Medway Libraries. The website also includes
some poems and stories, some of which are based in the local
area.
The views expressed in these documents reflect are those of the
authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Medway Council.
Please note that copyright remains in the possession of the author
of each work. If you want to use the work in any way or want to
contact the author, please contact Medway
Libraries and your details will be passed on to the
author. To read the books, stories and poems follow the links at
the bottom of this page. Stories are listed by the author's
surname.
Website submissions
If you would like to have something published on these pages,
please make contact using the details below. If the work is
suitable, we will ask you to fill in and sign the customers'
own agreement form (pdf
84KB). To use this file you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you
do not have it on your computer, please use our advice page.
What other help can the library offer local writers?
- Books on how to write and the creative process are available in
our branches and can be reserved online using the library
catalogue.
- Online access to useful publications, such as the
Writers' & Artists' Yearbook, are available to
library members on the library list of online resources under KnowUK.
- A list of useful websites is available on the library
links page, listed under creative writing.
- The Library Service holds details of local writing groups on
its list of local clubs and organisations, called MOLE. If you run a local writing group, it
may be possible to meet in a library. For more details, use the
contact details below.
- Medway Libraries have events for adults and children
throughout the year.
- You can also visit What's
On to see what's happening at a library close to you.
- Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre (MALSC)
holds information about local artists as well as copies of
books written by local authors and about the local area.
Want to take your writing further?
Writing can have many applications in the business world. The
council has some information about creative industries. If you are thinking
about starting your own business, the library subscribes to
the cobweb database which can be accessed at Chatham Community
Hub. More information is on the library website devoted to
business
information.
Local creative networks and events
Information about local creative networks and groups, events and
resources for writers, artists, photogrophers and other creative
types can be found on the library Creative
Medway page
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