Calling all emerging writers and critics!
We’re partnering with Books from Scotland to commission SBWN members emerging writers to contribute pieces on Scottish books for their website. This is a rolling opportunity, so they may work with some writers on a recurring basis and/or keep changing depending on who has signed up and their schedules.
You’ll work directly with an editor to discuss what books and authors you’d like to feature.
Commission details
- Each commissioned writer will receive the fee of £200 (a month for one piece each month).
- Finished pieces should be between 700 – 1200 words.
- These pieces can be reviews, interviews or other features.
- You’ll contribute a stand-alone feature or a piece for the quarterly issue.
- Note: They do not publish negative reviews.
Read some past featured pieces from SBWN members:
- Nasim Asl Reviews: Young Mungo
- Nasim Asl Interviews: Sophia Gravia
- Nikki Kilburn on Hadithi and the State of Black Speculative Fiction
- Jeda Pearl Interviews: T. L. Huchu
If you would like to respond to this commission, email the editor Vikki Reilly at vikki.reilly@publishingscotland.org.
About Books from Scotland
Books from Scotland promotes books of Scottish interest, mostly new releases, but also covers classics too. Their definition of Scottish interest includes writers born here or who live here, books set in Scotland or about a Scottish subject, and books published here.