Scottish BPOC Writers Network

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Advocacy, networking, promoting Scottish & Scotland-based writers of colour, literary events & spaces.

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Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· 3d

Want to share your work in front of an audience at The Big Meet-Up? Sign-up before August 13th here: https://scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/sbwn-x-fringe-of-colour-the-big-meet-up-28-august/

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· 3d

🗣️Want to share your work in front of an audience at the Fringe of Colour's The Big Meet-up? Sign-up before August 13th here: https://scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/sbwn-x-fringe-of-colour-the-big-meet-up-28-august/

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· 13d

🔊REMINDER: This is your last chance to sign up to join our month-long writing challenge. If you are currently struggling to write/edit/plot your WIP, join our FREE writing camp! Sign up here: https://tally.so/forms/2EzEgM before midnight! 🏕️ Repost to reach other BPOC writers!🗣️

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· 20d

Happy South Asian Heritage Month! This July we are celebrating the diverse voices of the South Asian diaspora. Including an archive of posts, a feature on our South Asian committee members, and list of recent books; our newest post is an homage to this year's theme Unity in Diversity 🧡 (link in bio)

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· 28d

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 SBWN is proud to introduce our new Co-Director, Sean Wai Keung! 🎊 Leave a comment down below to welcome Sean to the Network 💬 and read the full interview: https://scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/welcome-to-sbwns-new-co-director-sean-wai-keung/ 📰

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· Jul 13

🔊This one is for the gothic literature fans! Join author Eirinie Carson and SBWN's Nailah King as they discuss all things maternal gothic, including Carson's newest novel Bloodfire Baby. 🕯️ 📍Glasgow, Many Studios 📆 August 25th, 6-7:30 pm 🎟️ Free tickets on the link in Bio!

A blue and green fiery background. The cover of Bloodfire Baby and a portrait of Eirinie Carson surrounded by foliage. The event information is displayed: 25th August, Many Studios, Glasgow, 6-7:30 pm with tickets available on the link in bio

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· Jun 11

Sneak preview of our interview with storyteller Niall Moorjani! Just press play 👇🏿⏯️

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· May 12

Get to know one of our featured authors before the group launch event! Meet Yasmin Hanif! https://scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/author-qa-yasmin-hanif/

Q&A with Yasmin Hanif. An illustrated image of Yasmin Hanif.

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· Apr 28

🔊 Are you a BPOC Writer who struggles with impostor syndrome? Then this workshop is for you! 👉 📍June 27th, an online only interactive workshop that will give you tools to cope with impostor syndrome as a writer! ➡️ Find out more here: https://buytickets.at/scottishbpocwritersnetwork/2174738

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· Apr 23

🔊The conclusion to our Demystifying Self-Publishing Series has just dropped! In this final post, Deborah tells us what this series has taught her, and how it has changed her perspective on the industry. [ADD LINK HERE] Hit repost to keep the conversation going!

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· Apr 14

Can music be a powerful tool for a writer? Let's talk about Creative Writing Playlists and how to use them to immerse yourself in your craft! 🎶 Hit repost and drop your playlists in the comments! 📻

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· Apr 7

Are you looking for fresh literary recommendations? Would you like to know where other BPOC Writers are drawing inspiration from? In "Committee Reads: What Currently Inspires Us," the SBWN team share their current favourites, from music to books. Hit repost and share your current favourites too!

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· Mar 31

🔊New Series Alert: Demystifying the world of self-publishing 🔊 The first post is out now, read it here: https://scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/so-should-i-self-publish/ And share to keep the conversation going! 💬

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· Mar 11

Is "I am a writer" the hardest sentence to write? A conversation about the struggles of defining ourselves as writers: https://scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/i-write-therefore-i-am-a-writer/ Hit repost for more!

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· Mar 5

📣New Blog Post 📣: Stories about our dead, and what they say about us, in our latest guest blog post by Natasha Soto. Read the full post here: https://scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/the-month-of-carrying-the-dead/

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· Mar 5

📣New Blog Post 📣: Jasmeen Kanwal is not her ancestors, she's goth punk! Read all about her exploration of ancestry here: https://scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/connecting-with-my-ancestors-the-living-not-the-dead/

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· Dec 19

🗣️Calling all BPOC Writers in Scotland🗣️ Join us for a series of online workshops, an online weekend course, an in-person keynote featuring Anthony Capildeo, and an in-person open-mic and reception! Follow the link to join the waitlist: tally.so/r/2EBKyp

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· Oct 20

Our Creative Balance showcase with We Are Here Scotland is now live! Read three powerful pieces exploring BPOC creative environments through the lenses of femininity and orality, embodied living architecture, and intergenerational histories: scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/creative-bal...

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· Sep 8

🤩 Congratulations to our Writers of Colour Poetry Group co-curator, @hannahlavery.bsky.social who is now an Honorary Fellow of the Association of Scottish Literature!! Honorary Fellowships are given to people who've made a substantial and distinctive contribution to the Scottish literary tradition.

Photo of 11 people standing and holding certificate cylinders. Hannah is near the middle. Above photo is the text 'Congratulations Hannah Lavery' and below reads, 'Honorary Fellow ~ Association of Scottish Literature'

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· Aug 29

Join our Q&A with @scottishbooktrust where they'll share some top tips and answer your questions about applying for the New Writers Award! scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/qa-applying-...

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· Jun 3

@disabilityarts.bsky.social have compiled a list of actions so you can help fight the changes to Access to Work. Read now and help #ProtectAtW: disabilityarts.online/resources/gu...

A blue background with boxes in the centre that contain white text: “How you can help fight against the changes to Access to Work. 1 Find out more about the changes on Disability Arts Online’s website. 2 Sign and share the open letter from the Culture Sector. 3 Include the hashtag #ProtectAtW when posting on social media. 4 Write to your MP using the template letter. 5 Respond to the current DWP consultation. All resources are available at disabilityarts.online/protectatw” Below is #ProtectAtW written in grey and the DAO and Cathy Waller Co logos.

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· Apr 16

We once again affirm our commitment to providing a safe space for Scotland's writers of colour that welcomes all gender identities, including - but not limited to - trans women and men, non-binary/genderqueer people, and genders outside of Anglophone or Western cultural definitions 💜🏳️‍⚧️

The Simpsons meme with the bus driver saying, 'Don't make me tap the sign', where the sign reads 'TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS'. Yes, it's in all caps, because apparently some folks out there still are not aware that trans people are people and therefore deserve equal human rights.

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· Mar 21

The Scottish BPOC Writers Network proudly endorses PACBI. Follow the link to read our full statement: scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/sbwn-endorse...

The image features a hand-drawn illustration in colored pencil with floral elements and text. At the top, a purple tulip and a pink poppy bloom are connected by a vine. Written in capital green letters, the text states, "AS A CULTURAL ORGANISATION IN SCOTLAND WE PLEDGE TO SUPPORT." The central focus is the word "PACBI," rendered in bold red letters intertwined with green floral patterns. Below this, the text in green continues, "THE PALESTINIAN CAMPAIGN FOR THE ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL." The bottom of the image showcases a detailed pink flower on the left and a red tulip-like flower bending towards the bottom right. The artwork carries an artisanal touch and communicates a pledge to support a specific political and social initiative.

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· Mar 4

💌Attention BPOC writers of Scotland: you're invited to our Town Hall on 17 March, 6:30pm⁠! 💌 ⁠ Meet some our team & find out about what we are up to, how you can support and where we are planning to go. ⁠ Tickets are free - book and learn more here: www.tickettailor.com/events/scott...

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· Feb 19

Please share. There's still tickets available for our masterclass tomorrow night led by Katalina Watt on writing the monster. Get your ticket now: scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/sbwn-at-gran...

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· Feb 17

Last chance, please share: SBWN has partnered with GraniteNoir to offer a limited number of in-person tickets to Nighttime Noir panel on 22 February to SBWN members who may otherwise be unable to attend. Form closes tonight at 23:59: scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/sbwn-at-gran...

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· Feb 12

We're back at Granite Noir this year for an in-person event on Saturday, 22 February, at 9 pm. ⁠ ⁠ Join Rachelle Atalla, @tariqashkanani.bsky.social, and @nadinematheson.com, chaired by Nailah King, to discuss all things noir! Get the full details: scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/sbwn-at-gran...

Graphic with headshots of Rachelle Atalla,Tariq Ashkanani, Nadine Matheson, and Nailah King.Text: SBWN at Granite Noir: Nighttime Noir. Rachelle Atalla,Tariq Ashkanani, Nadine Matheson, and Nailah King. 22 Feb 2024 | 9:00pm | Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· Nov 22

The final episode of the Futures and Freedom: Writing Hope in a Dystopia audio series is now live! We discuss envisioning liberatory futures through inclusive, satirical storytelling in comics with @chrislaumanson.bsky.social. Listen online: scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/futures-and-...

Thumbnail image of Chris Lau Manson. There are SBWN and Book Week Scotland logos in the top left. Text: Interview. Chris Lau Manson. Futures and freedom audio series.

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· Nov 20

Episode 2 of the Futures and Freedom: Writing Hope in a Dystopia audio series is now live! In this episode, we discuss the importance of undoing boxes and categories to explore new ways of being with Arianne Maki: scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/futures-and-...

Thumbnail image of Arianne Maki. There are SBWN and Book Week Scotland logos in the top left. Text: Interview. Arianne Maki. Futures and freedom audio series.

Scottish BPOC Writers Network@scotbpocwriters· Nov 18

The first episode of Futures and Freedom: Writing Hope in a Dystopia, an audio series, is live! We’re talking with Zoe Lorimer about how games can help writers subvert expectations and explore new worlds by leaving familiar conventions behind: scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/futures-and-...