Black writers group Archives - Scottish BPOC Writers Network

April 15, 2026July 2, 2026Past Events

Loose Ends: The Physiology of Diasporic Writing with Taylor Le Melle

Event graphic. White text on black background with a photo of Taylor Le Melle. Text reads: The Physiology of Diasporic Writing with Taylor Le Melle, Saturday 2nd May 3-6pm Many Studios, 3 Ross Street, G1 5AR Supported by (logos) Scottish BPOC Writers Network, Creative Scotland and Glasgow Life.

This event is open to Black* writers in Scotland at all levels of experience. All SBWN events will adhere to our Safer […]

May 2, 2023June 23, 2023Past Events

Scottish Black Writers Group – Bolu Babalola

Open to writers who are Black/from the African diaspora, including people of mixed heritage. May’s group features a Q&A from Bolu Babalola.

February 2, 2023May 18, 2023Past Events

Scottish Black Writers Group Meets Visual Art – February-April 2023

Background image: an abstract painting in purple, grey, red and black. White and yellow text reads: Scottish Black Writers Group Meets Visual Art. Workshop Series. Artist presentation + writing space on Zoom facilitated by Titilayo Farukuoye. Yellow text on a purple circle: Guests: Ashanti Harris, Péju Alatise, Adebusola Ramsay. Text at the bottom of the image says: For UK and Ireland-based writers who are Black/ from the African diaspora (including mixed heritage).

Join us for these three sessions focusing on the visual arts – we’ll hear from artists working in different mediums, and use their work to inspire our own writing.

December 1, 2022January 27, 2023Past Events

Winter Showcase: Scottish Black Writers Group x Asian Writers Group – 15 December 2022

Background image: dark red silky fabric draped in folds. White and gold text on a blue colour block. Text: Scottish Black Writers Group x Asian Writers Group. Winter Showcase. Thu 15th of December, 7-9pm. Dark blue text on a tan circle. Text: Share & connect! This is a chance to close out 2022 by meeting, hearing from, and celebrating with other writers of colour! White text at the bottom of the image. Text: For UK and Ireland-based writers who are Black and/or from the African diaspora (incl. mixed heritage) + writers in/from Scotland of East Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, West Asian, and/or mixed heritage).

An evening of performance, sharing, and connection with fellow writers of colour!

November 15, 2022December 1, 2022Past Events

Scottish Black Writers Group – 24 November 2022

White and gold text on a blue background. Photo of a Black woman with glasses and long curly hair pulled high on top of her head, smiling at the camera. Text: Scottish Black Writers Group. Solo Journaling Games writing workshop with Zoe Lorimer. Thu 24th of November, 7-8:30pm. Writing & community space on Zoom facilitated by Titilayo Farukuoye and Jeda Pearl. For UK and Ireland-based writers who are Black/ from the African diaspora (including mixed heritage).

Join us for this free writing workshop with Zoe Lorimer on gamifying your writing process.

September 22, 2022October 1, 2022Past Events

Scottish Black Writers Group – 29 September 2022

White and gold text on blue and black text on gold with event details for Scottish Black Writers Group September 2022 7:30-8:30pm

September’s Scottish Black Writers Group will be facilitated by Jeda Pearl. It is open to writers across the UK and Ireland who are Black/from the African diaspora, including people of mixed heritage.

June 29, 2022August 8, 2022Past Events

Scottish Black Writers Group – 21 July 2022

Heart held by hands on blue background. Text: Scottish Black Writers Group Share your work in progress. Thu 21st of July, 7-9 pm Writing & community space on Zoom facilitated by Jeda Pearl. For UK and Ireland-based writers who are Black/ from the African diaspora (including mixed heritage).

July’s Scottish Black Writers Group will be facilitated by Jeda Pearl. It is open to writers across the UK and Ireland who are Black/from the African diaspora, including people of mixed heritage.

May 31, 2022June 29, 2022Past Events

Scottish Black Writers Group – 16 June 2022

Black and white photo of a Black woman with braids mostly pulled back (but two thin long braids in the front), wearing a black top and jeans, smiling at the camera. Text: Scottish Black Writers Group with Tomiwa Folorunso. Thu 16th of June, 7-9 pm Writing & community space on Zoom facilitated by Titilayo Farukuoye. For UK and Ireland-based writers who are Black/ from the African diaspora (including mixed heritage).

Scottish Black Writers Group is a writers group facilitated by Titilayo Farukuoye. It is open to writers across the UK and Ireland who are Black/from the African diaspora, including people of mixed heritage.

April 29, 2022May 26, 2022Past Events

Scottish Black Writers Group LIVE – 19 May 2022

Image of two hands reaching toward each other against background of a black heart, blue circle, and pink, orange, and blue shapes. Text: Scottish Black Writers Group: LIVE at More Fiya with Kayo Chingyoni, Dean Atta, and Janette Ayachi. Thu 19th of May, 6:30-7:30pm. Mitchell Library, Glasgow. Facilitated by Titilayo Farukuoke. For UK and Ireland-based writers who are Black/from the African diaspora (including mixed heritage).

March 28, 2022May 3, 2022Past Events

Scottish Black Writers Group – 21 April 2022

Photo of a Black woman with short hair sitting on a chair, her arms folded over her knees, with black-and-white printed trousers and bracelets on one wrist. Text: Scottish Black Writers Group with Mara the Storyteller. Thu 21st of April, 7-9pm. Writing & Community space on Zoom facilitated by Titilayo Farukuoye. For UK and Ireland-based writers who are Black/from the African diaspora (including mixed heritage).

Scottish Black Writers Group is a free writers group facilitated by Titilayo Farukuoye. It is open to writers across the UK and Ireland who are Black/from the African diaspora, including people of mixed heritage.