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Perceptions and Experiences of Writers of Colour in Scotland’s Literary Sector – 2021 survey
March 12, 2021March 12, 2021

Perceptions and Experiences of Writers of Colour in Scotland’s Literary Sector – 2021 survey

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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.

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New Opportunities with SBWN!
January 25, 2021January 26, 2021

New Opportunities with SBWN!

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All the new opportunities to work with Scottish BAME Writers Network in the first half of 2021.

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We’re hiring Administration & Media Support!
January 25, 2021January 25, 2021

We’re hiring Administration & Media Support!

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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.

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We’re hiring a Programme Manager!
January 25, 2021January 25, 2021

We’re hiring a Programme Manager!

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0 We’re hiring a new Programme Manager! Scottish BAME Writers Network is looking to hire a new Programme Manager for our non-profit organisation. […]

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January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

News Release: Creative Scotland Award 2021 Announcement + ‘Staying Connected’

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The Scottish BAME Writers Network (SBWN) is very honoured to have been awarded Creative Scotland funding for their 2021 ‘Staying Connected’ programme.

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September 6, 2020September 6, 2020

Welcome to SBWN’s new team member, Bhavika Govil!

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Scottish BAME Writers Network is excited to announce that writer, Bhavika Govil, is joining our team as Admin & Media Support!

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August 9, 2020August 9, 2020

Welcome to SBWN’s new Co-director, Dean Atta!

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We’re thrilled to welcome Dean to the SBWN team! Not only are we admirers of his creative writing (Happy 1st Birthday to The Black Flamingo!), but Dean’s advocacy work for Black writers, for writers of Young Adult and Children’s Literature, and for safe, intersectional spaces, is incredibly inspiring!

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July 17, 2020July 17, 2020

We’re hiring Administration & Media Support!

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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.

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July 7, 2020July 7, 2020

News Release: Landmark EDI Survey

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In spring 2020, Scottish BAME Writers Network (SBWN) partnered with EDI Scotland to gather the perceptions and experiences of BAME writers in and from Scotland. This survey aimed to assess gaps, absences, and barriers to participation in Scotland’s literary sector, and to help SBWN plan inclusive programming during their pilot programme and beyond.

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June 14, 2020June 18, 2020

We’re hiring a Co-director!

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+8 We’re hiring a new co-director at SBWN! View this posting as a PDF Scottish BAME Writers Network is looking to […]

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