WORDS & MUSIC at SAMUEL DOW 69 Nithsdale Road, Pollokshields Outside the temperatures are noticeably dropping which gives you even more reason to come along...
BUTTERFLY By Alex Porter 'Ma. Dae the doors in heaven make a sound like the ones in Star Trek?' She looks down at me. Squeezes my hand. I can see that she's...
FEDERATION OF WRITERS (SCOTLAND) PRESENTS ONCE UPON A TIME ? The Federation of Writers (Scotland)?s winter programme kicks off with an afternoon filled with...
I?m a literary scout looking for new writers based in Scotland.I was hoping you could forward my email to your members or pass on the information at one of...
I work with a London-based literary agents, and am looking for high-quality literary and mainstream fiction. Playwrights will also be considered. Interested...
Of interest to self publishers: The format of the ISBN has changed from a 10 digit number to a 13 digit number from 1st January 2007 so new books will have...
The rate for PLR is now 5.98 pence. Public Lending Right is the way that many authors make a living, rather than through commission on direct sales. Anecdotal...
Hi There As writers, its sometimes difficult to find both the time and inspiration to work, given that most of us have busy, real lives which have a habit of...
Love Words A Valentine's event is being organised in GoMA (Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art) Library, titled "Love Words" on Thursday 15th February 2006...
News Federation of Writers (Scotland) 'Aye Write' Open Mic event, Mitchell Library, Sunday 18th February, 19-20.30pm R.S.V.P. Hi all, The Federation of Writers...
Bo'ness and Linlithgow Writers' Workshop Inter Club Night Thursday 26th April 2007 @ 7pm in Bo'ness Library (upper room) The Ineos Article on 'SAINTHOOD' A...
Lineup for Winter Words Festival Announced John Simpson, Ronnie Corbett, and William McIlvanney are just a few of the literary stars and personalities that...
Made a new year resolution yet? We have one that might appeal. Write Here Right Now, Radio Scotland's "Write a novel in a month" project returns this February....
... writing project designed to support you writing the book of your dreams. Starting on the 1st of February we will be sending out a daily email full of tips...
WRITERS UMBRELLA NEWSLETTER - TWENTY-FOUR FEBRUARY / MARCH 2007 Dear Writers, Another year has been successfully completed by the Writers' Umbrella. We have 47...
The Taxman At the end of the tax year, the Tax Office sent an inspector to audit the books of a synagogue. While he was checking the books he turned to the...
WRITE-A-THON 23rd March 2007 in the STUC premises Woodlands Road, Glasgow How do you put your organisation on the map?� What do you do to make sure your...
FEBRUARY 2007 ISSUE NO. 41 Welcome to another Newsletter. I don't know about you, but I think time is passing quicker these days. However I hope you all...
Dear Friends, I am pleased to tell you that the Writers' Umbrella has received sufficient renewals to guarantee its survival for another year. I am therefore...
Alloa Library - Monday 12th March 2007 Interested in creative writing? Got a novel in a bottom drawer or some poems in the attic? Or maybe you want to start...
YOU ARE INVITED TO: A day of activity : writing, reading and discussing plays Presented by the Scottish Community Drama Association, in association with the...
Dear Writers, I send out a free edition of the Writers' Umbrella to writing groups to try and tempt in more members. However our budget is very tight. I would...
NEWSLETTER - TWENTY-FIVE APRIL / MAY 2007 Dear Writers, President Suse Coon and all the Umbrella committee send a big 'Thank You' to all those readers who have...
