@ScotBooksInt

International promotion of Scotland’s books, publishers, writers, festivals and organisations. Also @scottishbooks and @PublishScotland.

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Scottish Books International retweeted
Edinburgh City of Literature@EdinCityofLit22 Oct 2024
📣In the midst of our 20th anniversary #CitiesofLit Conference, we are announcing 3 new Board Trustees to Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature...🥳 We welcome Catriona Boyd, Emma Collins and Rachel Gaughan! 💫 cityofliterature.com/boyd-co…

News - Edinburgh City of Literature

Catch up on news, residencies and stories from Edinburgh City of Literature, celebrating writers, events and projects across the city and beyond.

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Publishing Scotland@PublishScotland22 Oct 2024
Editors are the vital link in the publishing process, and our Intro to Copy-editing course prepares you for a professional editing career. Book now to secure your spot on next week's course: publishingscotland.org/event… #ProfessionalEditing #AmEditing
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Books from Scotland@scottishbooks23 Oct 2024
With the clocks due to go back this weekend, we turned to author and stargazer Anna Levin to tell us all about why we should celebrate the darkness and starry skies. Pop over to BooksfromScotland today to read an extract from her latest book Dark Skies: booksfromscotland.com/2024/1…
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Publishing Scotland@PublishScotland2 Oct 2024
Do you provide (or hope to provide) publishing or editorial services to a publicly funded organisation? You need to be Fair Work compliant. Learn more at our free lunchtime webinar with legal experts @HarperMacleod next Weds. Register here: publishingscotland.org/event…
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Edinburgh City of Literature@EdinCityofLit3 Oct 2024
We teamed up with our friends at @scottishbktrust to compile this list of 20 books, all set in Edinburgh to celebrate our 20th anniversary as a UNESCO City of Literature, one for every year! What are your favourite books set in the capital?📚 scottishbooktrust.com/book-l…
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A fantastic offering as ever from our siblings over on @scottishbooks!
Books from Scotland@scottishbooks26 Sep 2024
The nights are drawing in, the end of 2024 is nigh - it's time for a new issue of BfS! Starring books from pals at @SarabandBooks, @bwpublishing, @picadorbooks, @canongatebooks, @Octopus_Books, @PressTaproot, @UKTor, @LunaPressGlobal, @severnhouse & more! booksfromscotland.com/issue/…
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Edinburgh City of Literature@EdinCityofLit9 Sep 2024
Nanjing @UNESCO City of Literature is offering six residencies in 2024 to #writers, #poets and #translators from all UNESCO Cities of Literature. That includes Edinburgh - deadline: 30 Sept! Full details: cityofliterature.com/nanjing…
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Scottish Books International retweeted
Creative Edinburgh@CreativeEdin3 Sep 2024
DEADLINE EXTENDED! We've heard you, and have extended the deadline to nominate for this year's Creative Edinburgh Awards to next Tuesday 10 September, 9am. There's still time to nominate! creative-edinburgh.com/award…
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An excellent course for anyone looking to develop their copyediting skills 👇
Publishing Scotland@PublishScotland3 Sep 2024
Ready to refine your editing skills? 🚀 Join our copy-editing course and learn how to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency in written material. Book now to get an early-bird discount publishingscotland.org/event… #CopyEditing
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Scottish Books International retweeted
Edinburgh City of Literature@EdinCityofLit15 Aug 2024
Writers, translators connected to Edinburgh, I know it's full on @edbookfest this month, but you have 5 days left to get in your applications for @PragueCityofLit residencies! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! bit.ly/4bP5fdH @ScotBooksInt @wearescriever
Edinburgh City of Literature@EdinCityofLit28 Jul 2024
Secondly, Edinburgh-based writers, would your work benefit from a 2025 @PragueCityofLit residency? You have until 20 August 2024 to submit your application: bit.ly/4bP5fdH
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Edinburgh City of Literature@EdinCityofLit27 Aug 2024
📣Writers, there's still time to apply for a virtual residency with a Melbourne-based organisation? 🌏 Our friends at @MelCityofLit are looking for applications for their 2024 virtual residencies! 📅 2 Sept 2024 For more information: cityofliterature.com/melbour…
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Edinburgh City of Literature@EdinCityofLit1 May 2024
✍️Granada City of Literature have opened their literary residency programme to writers connected to #CitiesofLit, including Edinburgh! 🇪🇸 Deadline: 20 June Full Details: bit.ly/4a0b7jl @forum_writers @Soc_of_Authors @LitEdinburgh
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Charco Press@CharcoPress1 Jun 2024
Cultural Warriors! A fantastic and thought-provoking discussion with @veliamares, @WanjiruKoi47632 and @lolashoneyin on the global challenges of fostering arts and culture. 🙏 to wonderful chair @georginagodwin, @hayfestival, @BritishCouncil and @ColombianEmbUK.
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Books from Scotland@scottishbooks21 May 2024
'Or maybe, it simply starts the day you’re born and all the becoming begins right then.' Birding is the haunting second novel by Glasgow-based talent Rose Ruane. Get a taste for this dark and dreamy work with an extract over at BooksfromScotland today 👇 booksfromscotland.com/2024/0…
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Publishing Scotland@PublishScotland21 May 2024
A HUGE thanks to everyone who came to the Scottish Book Trade Conference with @BAbooksellers last week, particularly our brilliant speakers and generous sponsors. Photos from @sandyyoung_(feat. @hebridean_baker & @akwindram here) #scotbookconf publishingscotland.org/what-…
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Edinburgh City of Literature@EdinCityofLit20 May 2024
✍️Krakow City of Literature have opened their literary residency programme to writers connected to #CitiesofLit, including Edinburgh! You've just over a week to get your submissions in! 🇵🇱 Deadline: 31 May Full Details: bit.ly/3w2Oxst
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Scottish Books International retweeted
Books from Scotland@scottishbooks23 Apr 2024
Attention publishers 📢 The 2024 Saltire Book Awards are open for entries! Find out everything you need to know at the link below 👇 saltiresociety.org.uk/the-sa…
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Scottish Books International retweeted
Edinburgh City of Literature@EdinCityofLit15 Apr 2024
✍️Krakow literary residency programme is open to writers and translators connected to #CitiesofLit! 🇵🇱 Deadline: 31 May Full Details: bit.ly/3w2Oxst
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