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Perceptions and Experiences of Black Writers and Writers of Colour in Scotland’s Literary Sector – 2022 Survey
October 13, 2022October 13, 2022

Perceptions and Experiences of Black Writers and Writers of Colour in Scotland’s Literary Sector – 2022 Survey

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Our annual survey, co-produced with EDI Scotland and Simranjit Kaur Sahota, which seeks to capture the experiences of BPOC in Scotland’s literary sector.

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SBWN Community at Push the Boat Out – 4th-6th November 2022
October 10, 2022December 1, 2022

SBWN Community at Push the Boat Out – 4th-6th November 2022

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Where to find our writers at the Push the Boat Out poetry festival.

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Metaphors For A Black Future – Glasgow, 22nd Oct 2022
October 1, 2022October 28, 2022

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

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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.

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SBWN Community Events, Book Launches and Happenings August 2022
August 8, 2022October 1, 2022

SBWN Community Events, Book Launches and Happenings August 2022

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Join us as we celebrate and big up our wonderful SBWN community, their events, book launches, and happenings! If you […]

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Roots to Grow Programme SBWN Announcement
June 27, 2022June 27, 2022

Roots to Grow Programme SBWN Announcement

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The Scottish BPOC Writers Network has been awarded funding from Creative Scotland to continue their advocacy work and professional development […]

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SBWN Name Change Announcement
February 1, 2022February 1, 2022

SBWN Name Change Announcement

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We are changing our name to Scottish BPOC Writers Network.

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2021 Reflections – Jeda and Dean in conversation with Nasim Rebecca Asl
January 25, 2022January 25, 2022

2021 Reflections – Jeda and Dean in conversation with Nasim Rebecca Asl

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SBWN Co-directors Jeda Pearl Lewis and Dean Atta share their reflections on 2021 and plans for 2022 with Nasim Rebecca Asl.

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SBWN and EDI Scotland Publish Literary Sector Survey Results
May 26, 2021May 25, 2021

SBWN and EDI Scotland Publish Literary Sector Survey Results

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Scottish BAME 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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‘the cold’ curated by Camara Taylor, in partnership with MAP
May 15, 2021May 13, 2021

‘the cold’ curated by Camara Taylor, in partnership with MAP

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We’re delighted to present our recent partnership with MAP: ‘the cold,’ a series curated by Camara Taylor! <<It’s a shame […]

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Perceptions and Experiences of Writers of Colour in Scotland’s Literary Sector – 2021 survey
March 12, 2021June 18, 2022

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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Roots to Grow Programme - Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

Image: a group of people of colour with different skin tones, hairstyles, and clothing reading against a yellow background. Text: Open Call: Blog Pitches. Deadline: 12 February 2023. For Black writers and writers of colour based in Scotland (or normally based in Scotland outside of COVID-19)

Open Call for Blog Pitches - February-May 2023

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

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Intro to crime writing: Writing masterclass with Tariq Ashkanani - 23 February 2023

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SBWN at Granite Noir: Nighttime Noir - 25 February 2023

On Demand

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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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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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