Posts Tagged ‘writing’
Tweet yourself a literary agent in 280 characters
After the astonishing success of the last three years, XpoNorth’s Writers’ Tweet Pitch is back. On Friday 11 January, from 9am-9pm, writers from across Scotland can tweet pitch their work to a panel of Scotland’s literary agents and publishers. Twitter channels will be open to pitches of unpublished fiction, nonfiction and writing and illustration for…
Read MoreRisque jokes and laughs with Beauty and the Beast
You know the feeling you get the day after you’ve put in a solid workout at the gym? That welcome burn that reminds you of your efforts and eases your conscience as you reach for yet another office mince pie. I felt a similar pain this morning in my face after going to see this…
Read MoreInverness hotels’ fear despite tourism boom
Brexit-related staff shortages, escalating rates and a half-hearted tourism strategy could see independent accommodation providers shutting their doors in the highlands. That is stark the warning of a major body of hoteliers which claims lack of central vision and support will see the region fail to cope with booming visitor numbers. The creation of the…
Read MoreCity prepares to come together for its Music Hall
Excitement is building across the city as Aberdeen’s much loved Music Hall gets set to open its doors to the public. The opening celebrations on 8 December mark the culmination of an award winning programme of Stepping Out projects, designed to engage communities in projects inspired by the Music Hall and keep the spirit alive…
Read MoreDebut album release date is set for Gráinne
The much-anticipated debut album from Irish-Scottish composer Gráinne Brady, entitled The Road Across the Hills, has been given a release date. Originally from Co. Cavan in Ireland, Gráinne has been writing music for over 10 years and has steadily built a career at the heart of the Scottish traditional music scene as a well-respected musician…
Read MoreWhen Arriva buses were serving Scotland
Books about buses are, in many ways, like the vehicles themselves. You wait a while for one, and then several arrive in a short space of time. Amberley Publishing has, over the past few months, released a series of books chronicling buses in Scotland, which have been of interest, even to this casual reader with…
Read MoreScots writer tops vote of most rebellious 21st century reads
Poverty Safari, a best-selling memoir about growing up in Glasgow has been selected in an online vote for Book Week Scotland 2018 as the most rebellious read of the 21st century. Now in its seventh year, Book Week Scotland is run by Scottish Book Trust, the national charity transforming lives through reading and writing. In…
Read MoreHalf a million books given to Scottish children
Almost half a million books will again be gifted to school pupils in Scotland as part of Book Week Scotland. Every pupil currently in Primary 1 to 3 in Scotland will receive amazing books as part of the annual celebrations. Now in its seventh year, Book Week Scotland is run by Scottish Book Trust, the…
Read MoreFirst Minister’s favourite reads for Book Week Scotland
Book Week Scotland is now underway, with events taking place up and down the nation. As part of this year’s celebrations, the Scottish Book Trust has teamed up with Waterstones to provide exclusive book lists from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and bestselling author Maggie O’Farrell. Ahead of their sold-out event at Stirling Castle on Thursday,…
Read MoreChocolat author to give free talk at Scottish school
The writer of a best seller which was turned into an international hit film is to visit a Scottish school. Bestselling Chocolat author Joanne Harris, with Scottish Book Trust, the national charity changing lives through reading and writing, will visit McLaren High School in Stirlingshire next Monday, 19 November, from 4.30–6pm. Book Week Scotland is…
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