This Q+A Panel Event is a must-see for those interested in poetry criticism and poetry in translation.
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SBWN and EDI Scotland Publish Literary Sector Survey Results
Scottish BAME Writers Network and EDI Scotland publish literary sector survey results on the perceptions and experiences of Black and PoC writers in and from Scotland.
Memories and Dreams: Wandering Between Aotearoa’s Volcanic Mountains and Scotland’s Munros
Sometimes when climbing mountains, there is no clear path and I have to make my own through treacherous terrains, but I know leveled-out lands are on the horizon.
‘the cold’ curated by Camara Taylor, in partnership with MAP
We’re delighted to present our recent partnership with MAP: ‘the cold,’ a series curated by Camara Taylor! <<It’s a shame […]
Writers of Colour Writing Group with Hannah Lavery – Summer 2021 Term
A regular monthly workshop for Black writers and writers of colour, led by award-winning poet and playwright, Hannah Lavery.
Writing Workshop: Writing the Body of Colour with Mae Diansangu – 6th May 2021
This workshop provides a space for writers of colour to reconnect with and write about their bodies in a loving way.
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Intermediate Craft Seminar: Decolonial [eco]-poetics and poetic cartography with Murid Laly – 17th April 2021
This craft seminar seeks to help develop our ability to reflect and develop decolonial cosmologies in our work.
Perceptions and Experiences of Writers of Colour in Scotland’s Literary Sector – 2021 survey
The Scottish BAME Writers Network (SBWN) and EDI Scotland have co-produced this survey to capture the perceptions and experiences of people of colour who are engaged, or wish to engage, in Scotland’s literary sector. If you are a person of colour with a connection to Scotland’s literary sector, then we ask you to complete this survey and share your perceptions and experiences.
HarperCollins x SBWN Collaboration – Submissions
We are thrilled to announce our new collaboration with Nancy Adimora and HarperCollins UK! Nancy is the Talent & Audience Development Manager at HarperCollins Publishers and submissions of fiction and non-fiction books are now open to Scottish BAME Writers Network members! Find out more about Nancy, why she got into publishing and what the submission process is.
Open Call for Online Workshop and Blog pitches!
Take a look at these upcoming opportunities by SBWN for writers of colour in Scotland – to write a blog post or host their own workshop!
We’re hiring Administration & Media Support!
Scottish BAME Writers Network is looking to hire someone to cover Administration & Media Support for our non-profit organisation. This position will specifically assist with general administrative duties, such as invoicing, managing our inbox and calendar, and updating our website and social media with various opportunities.
News Release: Creative Scotland Award 2021 Announcement + ‘Staying Connected’
The Scottish BAME Writers Network (SBWN) is very honoured to have been awarded Creative Scotland funding for their 2021 ‘Staying Connected’ programme.
Scottish Black Writers Group January – June 2021
Scottish Black Writers Group is a new, free writers group facilitated by our Co-Director Dean Atta and in association with Scottish PEN. It is a monthly meetup open to writers across the UK and Ireland who are Black/from the African diaspora, including people of mixed heritage.
Q&A Session: ‘Demystifying the Publishing Process’ with Nancy Adimora from HarperCollins
We’re delighted to offer a free Q&A session on ‘Demystifying the Publishing Process’ with Nancy Adimora from HarperCollins on 17th, September 2020, 6pm. This session is for Black writers and writers of colour based in Scotland who are working on a fiction or nonfiction manuscript.
Call to Action: Scottish Literary Sector
To the Scottish Literary Sector, At Scottish BAME Writers Network, we are constantly evaluating how effective our programming, opportunities, and […]
QTIPOC Writers Group – 2nd December 2021
QTIPOC Writers Group is a new, free writers group for QTIPOC based in Scotland.
Rendering Violence In Verse: The Realm Between Anthropology And Poetry
Violence seems now as a spiked coil, piercing through the fabric of a given space and time at different points.
Surinamese Voices in the Dutch Museum of Literature
The opportunity to dive into these archives was a reintroduction to these people and their writing – and sometimes, an introduction altogether.
Comics & Graphic Novels: Past, Present, and Future – Book Week Scotland 15-21 Nov 2021
Olivia Hicks and Shuning Ji talk creative influences, their approaches to bringing comics to life, the industry’s future, and more! Chaired by Kelly Kanayama.
SBWN Networking Conference: Staying Connected – 27 November 2021
Our annual networking conference is back – and open for registration!
Save the Date: SBWN Networking Conference 2021
Our virtual networking conference is back for another year!
Radical Gratitude: A Review of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass
Navigating her role as a botanist and educator, Kimmerer champions pursuing ‘heart-driven science’ in the rigid confines of academia.
Intermediate Craft Seminar: Poetry Vs Colonialism with Laila Sumpton – 1st December 2021
Explore and challenge stories of the British Empire through creating poetry.
Scottish Black Writers Group – October-November 2021
Scottish Black Writers Group is a new, free writers group facilitated by our Co-Director Dean Atta and in association with the Edinburgh International Book Festival. It is a monthly meetup open to writers across the UK and Ireland who are Black/from the African diaspora, including people of mixed heritage.
Lost in the Archives: Ayahs in Scotland
The legacies of imperialism are always closer to home than we think.
