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Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Scotland
Organisation supporting writers and illustrators for children. Runs some excellent workshops through the year, and offers fantastic networking opportunities. Read my article written for SCBWI Scotland about making the most of feedback on your manuscript in their Spring 2010 newsletter.
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Welsh National Literature Agency and Society for Authors.
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Literaturetraining
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| A comprehensive and up to the minute online information resource for writers and all those involved in creating or supporting new writing and literature. Includes jobs and opportunities for writers, training and events, and funding information. |
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| Playwrights’ Studio Scotland |
| National organisation which directly engages the people of Scotland with new playwriting and raises the standard of plays for presentation to the public. Range of activities designed to expand the skills and experience of Scotland’s playwrights, including mentoring, networking, and workshops. |
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| Scottish Book Trust |
| Scotland’s national agency for reading and writing. Their writer development programme offers mentoring opportunities and workshops for writers. Read their interview with me about the role of a literary consultant here. |
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| West Port Book Festival |
| The West Port Book Festival will take place in the Edinburgh area of West Port each June and offers a diverse and exciting programme of free literary events, many taking place in the area's second-hand bookshops. |
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| Imaginate |
| An arts organisation that promotes and develops the performing arts for children and young people in Scotland. Development programme supports writers and theatre practitioners. Visit the Imaginate festival in Edinburgh each May / June for top-class theatre for children and young people. |
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| The National Association of Writers' Groups |
| Find a writers' group near you. |
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