Sites, people, and organisations I approve of. You might too.

• The Scottish Book Trust Supporting readers and writers all over the country.
• Panel Exciting Glasgow-based curators
• Alan Bissett Novelist, playwright, performer, award-winning screenwriter, fashion icon.
• Sarah Hall One of the finest contemporary writers around. Wicked laugh.
• Jessica Gregson Writes historical novels. Travels world. Helps people.
• Rodge Glass Biographer, novelist, gentleman, scholar.
• Ryan Van Winkle Magnificently moustachioed poet.
• Jenni Fagan Her debut novel The Panopticon was my favourite book of 2012. Awesome poet, too.
• Sophie Cooke Biting corporate noir and soaring prose. Not always at once.
• Kate V Robertson Glasgow visual artist, works in film, sculpture and wit.
• Rally and Broad Brilliant literary cabaret night, cracking poets, excellent dress sense.