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UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries for Artists Programme
(01 September 2010) |
The UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries for Artists Programme is proud to announce the 2011 call for applications. The Programme promotes the mobility of young artists through… |
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Edwin Morgan Tribute Event
(25 August 2010) |
Following the death of Edwin Morgan last week, The Edinburgh International Book Festival has confirmed that a special event will be held on Monday… |
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Job Opportunity: Acting Learning Manager
(23 August 2010) |
Scottish Book Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Learning Manager to lead the delivery of its existing Learning Programme. This is a fixed… |
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Edwin Morgan (1920-2010)
(19 August 2010) |
Scotland's much loved Poet Laureate passed away this morning, aged 90. One of the foremost Scottish poets of the 20th (and 21st) centuries, his… |
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'Book Nation' To Launch at EIBF
(12 August 2010) |
This year at the Edinburgh International Book Festival will see the launch of Book Nation . Book Nation will develop a network of… |
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Opportunities for Writers: Mentoring Scheme
(02 August 2010) |
Scottish Book Trust are currently inviting applications from published writers, professional playwrights, screenwriters, illustrators and storytellers who would like intensive support on a writing… |
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"The Un-named Fungus" Poetry Book
(30 July 2010) |
Edinburgh's EICC is welcoming over 1500 delegates for a six day mycology conference - that's all things mushroomy. Curiously, there will be a… |
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Dublin named UNESCO City of Literature
(26 July 2010) |
Dublin has just been named as the fourth city to join UNESCO’s Cities of Literature programme, joining founding city Edinburgh as part of the wider… |
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New Writers Awards at Scottish Book Trust
(22 July 2010) |
Scottish Book Trust is delighted to announce that applications are now being sought for the 2010 New Writers Awards. Eight unpublished writers will receive… |
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The Faber Academy: Becoming a Poet
(07 July 2010) |
The Faber Academy presents a new Edinburgh-based course of workshops, Becoming a Poet, with John Burnside and Jacob Polley and sessions hosted by other… |
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The Fielding Programme
(22 June 2010) |
A specialist programme for writers beginning Monday 18 October, mentored by Polly Clark. Develop professionally in inspiring surroundings and receive… |
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Story Shop - Call for Applications
(21 June 2010) |
We are looking for new, emerging writers to read their work as part of Story Shop at the Edinburgh International Book Festival this… |
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Job Opportunity - Library Assistant
(16 June 2010) |
You will work as part of the Edinburgh College of Art Library team, primarily involved in the daily operation of the issue desk, reporting… |
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La Dolce Vita comes to Edinburgh
(16 June 2010) |
Actress Daniela Nardini, author Denise Mina and film director Annie Griffin take to the red carpet this month to honour Edinburgh kids and international… |
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Job Opportunity - Front of House Manager
(14 June 2010) |
The Edinburgh International Book Festival is seeking a Front of House Manager for summer 2010. With almost 800 events, and over 205,000… |
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RLS for China - On the Trail of Kidnapped...
(01 June 2010) |
Throughout the month of June, Edinburgh's Andrew Bell will be following the route taken in 1751 by David Balfour and Alan Breck in Robert… |
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West Port Book Festival - June 2010
(01 June 2010) |
The good ship WPBF '10 was officially launched at an event last Friday. Plenty of wine and beer was quaffed in her honour, whilst… |
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Job Opportunity: Playwright in Residence
(25 May 2010) |
The Traverse Theatre (in association with the Scottish Arts Council) wishes to appoint a 9-12 month Senior Playwright in Residence for 2010-11.… |
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Usborne Young Writers' Award 2010
(12 May 2010) |
Following the success of last year's award Usborne Book are now launching the Usborne Young Writers' Award 2010 in the same format (5 story… |
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Edwin Morgan Translation Fellowship Awarded
(11 May 2010) |
The Scottish Universities' International Summer School (SUISS) has announced the recipient of their Edwin Morgan Translation Fellowship, following on from the awards earlier this year… |
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Opportunities for Writers: Genomics Forum
(10 May 2010) |
The Genomics Forum offers a stimulating environment in which to explore intersections between the creative arts and the new life sciences. The Bright Ideas programme… |
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Edinburgh and Melbourne: Cities of Literature
(04 May 2010) |
A series of significant cultural exchanges are set to strengthen the literary ties between Melbourne and Edinburgh. Ali Bowden, Director of Edinburgh’s City… |
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Job Opportunities: Edinburgh Book Festival
(29 April 2010) |
Recruitment has begun for summer 2010 at the world's largest Book Festival, with a significant number of posts available for varying lengths of time.… |
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Opportunities: SAC Bursaries
(27 April 2010) |
Applications are now being taken for the Scottish Arts Council's array of funds to support writing in Scotland. The following opportunities are available:… |
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Finalists Announced for Callum Macdonald Award
(22 April 2010) |
The nationwide poetry competition reaches its final stanza as the shortlist is announced for the NLS Callum Macdonald Memorial Award. The award, which is… |
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Job Opportunity: Writer in Residence
(22 April 2010) |
Leafing the Green is a two year project centred on a writer in residence. The writer will be commissioned to: … |
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Job Opportunity: Moniack Mhor Centre Director
(12 April 2010) |
The Moniack Mhor Writers’ Centre is set in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, providing a venue which attracts a wide range of students… |
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Borders Book Festival 2010 Announced
(07 April 2010) |
Novelist Robert Harris is among the famous names taking part in the seventh Borders Book Festival , with Hilary Mantel and William Fiennes… |
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Scottish Book Trust Young Writers Awards
(06 April 2010) |
Do you love to write? Ever dreamed of getting published? Would you like to work with a professional writer? Apply for the Young… |
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Call For Applications: Kennedy Center Fellowships
(01 April 2010) |
Founded by Kennedy Center President Michael M. Kaiser, the Kennedy Center Arts Management Institute Fellowship provides 10 mid-career arts managers with academic training and… |
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Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowship 2010
(30 March 2010) |
The Scottish Arts Council supports the Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowship which offers writers the opportunity to spend up to six weeks in a self-catering studio… |
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Hotbed of New Scottish Female Screenwiting Talent?
(29 March 2010) |
Edinburgh writers - comic novelist and UNESCO City of Literature story shopper, Rosy Barnes, and screenwriter Laura Anne Anderson - are two of ten… |
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2010 Book Awards Shortlist Announced
(24 March 2010) |
Sixteen Scottish authors are in the running to receive £30,000 and Scotland’s Book of the Year accolade as part of the Scottish Arts Council’s Scottish… |
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New Talent at The Lost Book
(12 March 2010) |
Online animated whodunit, The Lost Book, produced in Edinburgh by Binary Fable, has been nominated in the Interactive category for the BAFTA Scotland New… |
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Cities Get Lyrical for 2011
(09 March 2010) |
Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust today announced that, building on the success of this year's Carry A Poem campaign, the 2011 Citywide Reading… |
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New Dates for West Port Book Festival
(21 January 2010) |
The festival is moving to June to coincide with the International Film Festival and generally allow a bit more room to breathe. So, the… |
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Scotland's Oldest Book on Display
(16 December 2009) |
For the first time in over 40 years, the 11th century pocket psalter will be on display to the public. The University of Edinburgh… |
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The Fielding Programme and Hothouse
(09 December 2009) |
The Fielding Programme is a specialist residency programme for new and early career writers. In spring and autumn each year it offers the opportunity to… |
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Saltire Societry Literary Awards
(07 December 2009) |
On St Andrews Day 2009, the Saltire Society named the winners of its annual literary awards. Congratulations to the winners: … |
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Robert Louis Stevenson Website Launched
(18 November 2009) |
On Friday 13th November, Edinburgh-born Robert Louis Stevenson's 159th birthday, a new website dedicated to his life and works was launched at www.robert-louis-stevenson.org… |
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Whose Scotland Poetry Prize
(10 November 2009) |
Edinburgh pupil Anju Gopalan was announced the winner of the 'Whose Scotland?' competition, which asked children aged 12-17 to write a poem about multicultural Scotland.… |
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Put Poetry on the Map
(06 November 2009) |
Global Poetry System (GPS) is a user generated world map of poetry - we need your help to make sure that Edinburgh poetry… |
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Write from the Heart
(02 November 2009) |
Do you have a book in you? Steven Prevost, senior manager from Lloyds Banking Group thought he did when he decided, along with eight… |
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Young Publishing Entrepreneur 2010
(29 October 2009) |
As part of the British Council's wider UK Young Creative Entrepreneur programme, they are currently running a competition to find the UK’s Young Publishing Entrepreneur… |
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Opportunity for Unpublished Writers
(07 October 2009) |
The Brit Writers' Awards (BWA) encourage and inspire unpublished writers of all ages to use creative writing to enhance their capacity for self-expression and… |
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Opportunity for Writers
(22 September 2009) |
Call for applications for the UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries for Artists Programme 2010. As an implementation instrument of the Convention on the Protection and Promotion… |
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Looking for Writing Advice?
(09 April 2009) |
Work In Progress has been available to writers living in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland for the last three years, and in that… |
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World Book Capital
(24 June 2008) |
UNESCO has just announced that Ljubljana in Slovenia will be the 2010 World Book Capital. Amsterdam is the current… |
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Ron Butlin to be Makar
(01 May 2008) |
Edinburgh based prize-winning novelist and poet Ron Butlin is set to become the city's new Makar. Ron Butlin will replace Valerie Gillies, whose term… |
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