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Online Palestine Solidarity Space – 11 December 2023
November 30, 2023December 5, 2023

Online Palestine Solidarity Space – 11 December 2023

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Join us to share resources and ideas, to hold space for collective grief, and to take collective action.

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Online Palestine Solidarity Space: virtual tour of Jumana Emil Abboud’s exhibition – 21 November 2023
November 19, 2023November 27, 2023

Online Palestine Solidarity Space: virtual tour of Jumana Emil Abboud’s exhibition – 21 November 2023

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Join us to share resources and ideas, to hold space for collective grief, and to take collective action.

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Non-Fiction Proposals: Next Steps, with Caro Clarke – 25th November 2023
November 10, 2023November 27, 2023

Non-Fiction Proposals: Next Steps, with Caro Clarke – 25th November 2023

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In this follow-up to July’s Q&A on non-fiction book proposals, Caro Clarke from Portobello Literary shares valuable industry insight on how to progress toward publication.

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A conversation with Fadzai Mwakutuya: Scottish BPOC Writers Network x Lyth Arts Centre – 27th November 2023
November 7, 2023November 28, 2023

A conversation with Fadzai Mwakutuya: Scottish BPOC Writers Network x Lyth Arts Centre – 27th November 2023

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Join us for a conversation & writing workshop with Fadzai Mwakutuya on climate justice, artistic and curatorial practices in the Scottish Highlands.

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Into the Wilds: A Climate and Nature Writing Panel – Book Week Scotland 14 Nov, 2023
November 7, 2023November 27, 2023

Into the Wilds: A Climate and Nature Writing Panel – Book Week Scotland 14 Nov, 2023

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Gauri Raje and Roshni Gallagher share their experiences on connecting with nature and how it can inspire us to take action in helping our planet. Chaired by Nailah King.

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Palestine Solidarity Teach Out: resist and take action – 7 November 2023
November 3, 2023November 27, 2023

Palestine Solidarity Teach Out: resist and take action – 7 November 2023

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Join us to share resources and ideas, to hold space for collective grief, and to take collective action.

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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

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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

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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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Asian Writers Group – 18 October 2023
October 11, 2023October 31, 2023

Asian Writers Group – 18 October 2023

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A free writers group for Asian writers in/from Scotland.

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

ESEA Heritage Month Blog Post Roundup

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

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Palestine Solidarity Space 11th December 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: Closing Reading - Andrés N. Ordorica – Watch on our YouTube channel

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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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