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In between
November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

In between

Blog by sonne luí pitza0 comments

Every and no – thing guiding me into the unknown. I surrender. listen. And leave.

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SBWN and EDI Scotland Publish Literary Sector Survey Results 2022
October 31, 2023November 8, 2023

SBWN and EDI Scotland Publish Literary Sector Survey Results 2022

Blog by ScotBPOCwriters0 comments

Scottish BPOC Writers Network and EDI Scotland publish literary sector survey results on the perceptions and experiences of Black and PoC writers in and from Scotland.

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SBWN Palestine Solidarity Statement
October 19, 2023October 19, 2023

SBWN Palestine Solidarity Statement

Blog by ScotBPOCwriters0 comments

It’s about blaming the world for having to grow up. It’s about shouting at the words to mean something.

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You Wake Up in a Room That Might Make Poetry Difficult
October 3, 2023October 2, 2023

You Wake Up in a Room That Might Make Poetry Difficult

Blog by Akshay Anilal Sreeja0 comments

It’s about blaming the world for having to grow up. It’s about shouting at the words to mean something.

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ESEA Heritage Month Blog Post Roundup
October 1, 2023October 1, 2023

ESEA Heritage Month Blog Post Roundup

Blog by ScotBPOCwriters0 comments

Look back on ESEA Heritage Month with these posts by some of our East and Southeast Asian writers.

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Black History Month Blog Post Roundup
September 27, 2023September 27, 2023

Black History Month Blog Post Roundup

Blog by ScotBPOCwriters0 comments

A selection of blog posts from writers across the African diaspora to celebrate Black History Month and beyond.

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NaNoWriMo Resource Roundup
September 27, 2023November 17, 2023

NaNoWriMo Resource Roundup

Blog by ScotBPOCwriters0 comments

A selection of resources to help you get everything ready for and support you throughout NaNoWriMo and beyond.

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South Asian Heritage Month Blog Post Roundup
August 21, 2023August 21, 2023

South Asian Heritage Month Blog Post Roundup

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A selection of blog posts from our South Asian writers to see out South Asian Heritage Month 2023.

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Speaking Proud and Loud: SBWN’s Pride Month Blog Roundup
June 27, 2023June 25, 2023

Speaking Proud and Loud: SBWN’s Pride Month Blog Roundup

Blog by ScotBPOCwriters0 comments

I have to endure great pressure, going deep beneath the surface of my mind, into murky, night-black waters, in order to uncover my truest thoughts.

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Night Diver’s Ritual
May 9, 2023May 8, 2023

Night Diver’s Ritual

Blog by N. T. Anh0 comments

I have to endure great pressure, going deep beneath the surface of my mind, into murky, night-black waters, in order to uncover my truest thoughts.

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Roots to Grow Programme - Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

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Into the Wilds: A Climate and Nature Writing Panel - Book Week Scotland - 14 November 2023

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Non-Fiction Proposals: Next Steps - 25 November 2023

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Scottish BPOC Writers Network Survey Report 2022. Perceptions and experiences of writers of colour in Scotland's literary sector. "What are we, as a sector, doing to support and inspire current and future generations of Scottish and Scotland-based Black and POC writers?"

SBWN and EDI Scotland Publish Literary Sector Survey Results 2022

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2021 Networking Conference: Keynote - Leila Aboulela – Watch on our YouTube channel

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2021 Networking Conference: Closing Reading - Andrés N. Ordorica – Watch on our YouTube channel

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Afrofuturism: Present Realities, Possible Futures – Watch online

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2022 Mixtape: Writers of Colour

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2021 Mixtape: Writers of Colour

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Metaphors for a Black Future Zine

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2020 Mixtape: Writers of Colour

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