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Scottish BPOC Writers Network
@scotbpocwriters.bsky.social
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Advocacy, networking, promoting Scottish & Scotland-based writers of colour, literary events & spaces. scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org
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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...
October 20, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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🤩 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'
September 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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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-...
A graphic with a light pink background and a magenta-pink strip at the top. The Scottish Book Trust logo is on the top left-hand side; the Scottish BPOC Writer’s Network logo is on the top right-hand side. Text: “Applying to the New Writers Award 2026: Scottish BPOC Writer’s Network Q&A | Join Scottish Book Trust for top tips on applying to the awards and an opportunity to ask any questions about the process! Monday, 15 September, 7pm to 8pm | Online. For Black writers & writers of colour based in Scotland. BSL interpretation provided.”
August 29, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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@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.
June 3, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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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.
April 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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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.
March 21, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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💌Attention BPOC writers of Scotland: you're invited to our Town Hall on 17 March, 6:30pm⁠! 💌
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Meet some our team & find out about what we are up to, how you can support and where we are planning to go.
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Tickets are free - book and learn more here: www.tickettailor.com/events/scott...
Purple graphic with closed caption and BSL icons, and Scottish BPOC Writers Newtork logo. Text: Meet SBWN & Town Hall. For Black Writers & Writers of Colour based in, from and connected to Scotland. 17th March 2025, 6:30pm-8:30pm Online. Reflect on what we need as a community and collective.
March 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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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...
Background image: a dark, misty forest. Headshot photo of Katalina Watt looking into the camera. There are logos for Granite Noir and SBWN the left and right upper corner of the graphic. Text: Misery Made Me a Fiend: Writing the Monster. Thurs 20 February. 6:30pm, Online. For Black writers and writers of colour, in collaboration with Granite Noir. Writing masterclass with Katalina Watt.
February 19, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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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...
Background image of a fence at night. There is an SBWN and Granite Noir logo on the top left and right side of the graphic, respectively Text: Enter for a chance to win a ticket to our nighttime noir panel! 22 February 2025 | Online | In-person: Aberdeen
February 17, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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We're back at Granite Noir this year for an in-person event on Saturday, 22 February, at 9 pm. ⁠
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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
February 12, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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Join us at Granite Noir on 20 February, where we'll host a Zoom masterclass led by Katalina Watt on writing the monster. Get your ticket: scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/sbwn-at-gran...
Background image: a dark, misty forest. Headshot photo of Katalina Watt looking into the camera. There are logos for Granite Noir and SBWN the left and right upper corner of the graphic. Text: Misery Made Me a Fiend: Writing the Monster. Thurs 20 February. 6:30pm, Online. For Black writers and writers of colour, in collaboration with Granite Noir. Writing masterclass with Katalina Watt. For Black writers and writers of colour. In collaboration with Granite Noir."
February 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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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.
November 22, 2024 at 11:06 AM
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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.
November 20, 2024 at 11:24 AM
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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-...
Thumbnail image of Zoe Lorimer. There are SBWN and Book Week Scotland logos in the top left. Text: Interview. Zoe Lorimer. Futures and freedom audio series.
November 18, 2024 at 10:59 AM
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Read the full Open Letter to the Scottish Government from Black Artists & Artists of Colour Organisers in Scotland: bit.ly/OpenLetterAug24SG
Dark grey text on a red-orange gradient background. Open Letter to the Scottish Government from Black Artists & Artists of Colour Organisers in Scotland.
August 23, 2024 at 1:36 PM
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Come and hear Scotland’s Black and PoC SFF authors and emerging writers read their work at @glasgow2024.bsky.social! With Anna Cheung, Clementine E. Burnley, Zebib K. Abraham, Foday Mannah, Rosario Blue. Hosted by T. L. Huchu: scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/sbwn-x-world...
August 9, 2024 at 8:16 AM
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Join Rho Chung, Mai-Anh Peterson, Eliza Chan, and moderator Kelly Kanayama for our one-hour panel at @glasgow2024.bsky.social on Friday! scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/sbwn-x-world...
August 7, 2024 at 1:55 PM
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Here's where you can find us at @glasgow2024.bsky.social! We'll be talking techno-orientalism, finding liberation in writing climate fiction, & hosting live readings from an exciting lineup of BPOC authors. We can't wait to see you there!
WorldCon x SBWN.⁠ ⁠ Fri 9th Aug, 14:30 When the Future Hates and Fears Us: Techno-orientalism in SFF⁠ Eliza Chan, Kelly Kanayama (mod), Mai-Anh Vu Peterson, Rho Chung⁠ Location: Alsh 1⁠ ⁠ Sun 11th Aug, 11:30 Embracing Nature: Liberation Through Climate Fiction with Lorraine Wilson⁠ Location: online⁠ ⁠ Sun 11th Aug, 13:00 We Are Here! Scottish Black and PoC Writers Showcase⁠ Anna Cheung, Clementine E. Burnley, T. L. Huchu (mod), Zebib K. Abraham, Foday Mannah, Rosario Blue⁠ Location: Castle 2⁠ ⁠ Meet & mingle before/after in-person events: ⁠ ad hoc, Argyll Foyer, Crowne Plaza⁠ ⁠ SEC, Glasgow
August 4, 2024 at 4:15 PM