Aye Write 2021 Creative Writing
Creative Writing Programme 24 – 29 May, 2021
In collaboration with the University of Strathclyde: Centre for Lifelong Learning, University of Glasgow, Glasgow Caledonian University and the Gaelic Books Council.

Andrew O’Hagan
The programme offers you the chance to develop writing skills in many different forms including sessions on: writing for television with celebrated TV writer Ann Marie di Mambro (Casualty, EastEnders and Inspector Linley); writing for radio with regular BBC Radio contributor Chris Dolan; plus further workshops in song writing, on getting published, Gaelic nature writing and poetry.

Abir Mukherjee
The packed six-day programme culminates in a full-day of creative writing masterclasses, including lectures on finding your writing voice; perfecting the setting; advice on revising and editing, as well as a live panel of industry experts on how to get published, finishing with an inspiring session with Mayflies author Andrew O’Hagan.

Lucy Caldwell
See the full programme and book
This section: Aye Write 2021, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Classes and Workshops, Zoom and online events
Related Pages
- Heritage Talks at WestFest: Broomhill
- Heritage Talks Kelvin Hall at WestFest
- Scottish Writers Centre Speakeasy The Griffin
- Treasures of the Vikings, Govan Book Festival
- Heritage Talks: Living With Rain in Glasgow – Dr Andrew Hoolachan
- Open Mic at Avant Garde with Lesley O’Brien
- Storytelling For Adults, Alexandria
- Community Connections Talk: Wumming’s Work
- Scottish Writers Centre, May Speakeasy The Griffin
- Heritage Festival West Dunbartonshire- Speakeasy
- Hillhead Summer Arts Academy
- WestFest YouthWorks Free workshops age 6 – 12
- Mirrorball Showcase May 2026
- Connected Community Talk: Stolen Stories
- Old Kilpatrick Graveyard, Walk and Talk
- Writing Short Stories like Agnes Owens with Kirstin Innes
- Book Launch: The History of Working-Class Courtship, Marriage and Divorce in Scotland, 1855-1939
- Responding to Alasdair Gray’s ‘Lanark’ University of Glasgow
- Bruidhinn Ar Canan: Gaelic for Beginners (8 week course)
- Glasgow: Michael Pedersen in conversation with Fern Brady, Waterstones