Black writers 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 […]

March 3, 2026April 15, 2026Past Events

Loose Ends: Explorations in Diasporic Writing Craft – “Undo me” with Olumide Popoola

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

March 3, 2025March 19, 2025Past Events

Meet SBWN & Town Hall 2025

This event is for Black writers and writers of colour based in, from or connected with Scotland, 18+ years. Join us to gather […]

September 27, 2023September 27, 2023Blog

Black History Month Blog Post Roundup

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

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.

October 4, 2022October 28, 2022Past Events

First Breath: Artist Reflections – Edinburgh, 21st October 2022

Photo of a Black woman with a colourful headwrap, gold necklaces, and a yellow top, looking at the camera. Photo of a Black man with glasses, a head wrap, a blue jacket and a white top, smiling at the camera. Photo of a Black woman with long curly grey hair and glasses, smiling at the camera. Text: First Breath: Artist Reflections. With Brenda Vengesa, Thulani Rachia & Lisa Williams. 21st October, 6pm. Inspace Gallery, Edinburgh.

Join us as we present three brilliant Black writers sharing their work!

October 1, 2022October 28, 2022News, Past Events

Metaphors For A Black Future – Glasgow, 22nd Oct 2022

Abstract illustrations of Black people and cream text on black reads 'Metaphors for a Black Future with Irenosen Okojie, 22 Oct 2022, Centre for Contemporary Arts 350 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow G2 3JD

Metaphors For A Black Future will be an in-person, day event at the CCA: Centre for Contemporary Arts in Glasgow. It includes a speculative writing workshop with Irenosen Okojie, induction to the Publication Studio (optional), beverages, light refreshments, snacks and one meal (dinner), and space and time to meet and connect with Black writers/artists/creatives based in Scotland.