Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events.

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Books, talks and poetry events. Glasgow has everything on offer for lovers of literature, including major book festivals, book launches, poetry slams and spoken word open mics.

Plenty to choose from with events showcasing new talent as well as acclaimed writers and poets.

Events and New Books To Watch Out For

Hannah Lavery Creative Conversations

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Monday 25 January, 2021 at 1 p.m Poet, playwright and performer Hannah Lavery reading and in conversation On Zoom Free – Register Online (This is a Zoom event and you will be sent the link to attend the meeting.) Hannah Lavery is an award winning poet, playwright, performer and experienced workshop facilitator. Her poetry has […]

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Believe in Scotland Virtual Burns Supper

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Saturday, 23 January, 2021 6.30 p..m. – 7 p.m. Start £15 – Buy tickets The Believe in Scotland Virtual Burns Supper will take place on Saturday, January 23. All proceeds will be spent on campaigning for Scottish independence – a stellar line up to entertain and enlighten you, ranging from the best Burns and folk […]

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A Virtual Burns Night Edinburgh Castle

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MONDAY, 25 JANUARY 2021 AT 17:00 UTC A Virtual Burns Night On the bard’s birthday this January y Edinburgh Castle and Historic Scotland will be celebrating in the glorious halls at Edinburgh Castle. Join them as they  explore the life and lines of Robert Burns through song and poetry. Raise a glass with costumed performers Lady Clara and […]

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Creative Conversations: Oyinkan Braithwaite

Monday 18 January 2021, 1 – 2 p.m. Zoom Event (This is a Zoom event and you will be sent the link to attend the meeting after booking on eventbrite.) Oyinkan Braithwaite is a graduate of Creative Writing and Law from Kingston University. Following her degree, she worked as an assistant editor at a Nigerian […]

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Balloch Open Mic – Vale Lad ‘Done Good’ – again

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Paul Murdoch, a multi-talented but very modest man I’ll mention a few of his talents on his behalf – writer of children’s/Y.A./Adult books. Singer, songwriter, musician (guitar, keyboard) wild-life photographer and writer, Pictures Screen Writer at SMA Talent. The ‘Stop Press’ news is that Paul has been asked to play in a concert in Holland […]

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  Balloch House Hotel Open Mic   (in abeyance)

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December, 2020 December is a month of diverse festivities, celebrations and devotional acts. Ann, George and I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone well, whatever their faith, belief or creed. Below is a selection from some of the regulars at the Open Mic. Thanks to everyone who contributed. Ice on Loch Lomond […]

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Thursday, December 24, 2020 | Filed under: Blog: Balloch Open Mic, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events

Mary Irvine’s Blog: A Year to Remember – or forget..

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As 2020 is rapidly coming to a close I decided to take stock of what I’ve actually done during the year. It Started Well The year started well. An earlier blog described my visit to friends down south, with trips to two London exhibitions and meeting up with Greek ex-students. My diary was filling up […]

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Book Launch: Weird Pleasure by Jim Ferguson

On Zoom Friday 11 December, 2020 at 6 p.m. Dr Ferguson will read a selection of poems from his new collection and possibly answer a question or two about his work. (Leamington Book Publishers) Join Zoom Meeting See Event on Facebook for Meeting ID and Password  Podbean: Jim and Pat’s West End Chat: Jim Ferguson […]

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Damian Barr, Creative Conversations

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Monday 7 December, 2020, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Creative Conversations College of Arts – On Zoom Free Tickets at Eventbrite  You will be sent the link to attend the meeting once you book. Damian Barr is a writer, broadcaster playwright, and host of the Literary Salon. His books include Maggie & Me (2013) and You Will Be […]

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Creative Conversations: Anuradha Roy

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Monday 30 November, 2020 at 1 p.m. Free – Online Register for Event  About this Event Anuradha Roy is an award winning novelist and journalist. Her first novel, An Atlas of Impossible Longing, has been translated into fifteen languages. It was named by World Literature Today as one of the “60 Essential English Language Works of […]

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Creative Activism: 20th Anniversary of Scotland’s Repeal of Section 28

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Creative Conversations Thursday 26 November 2020 – 5 p.m Online, Zoom Speakers Sue John and Kate Charlesworth in Conversation with Professor Louise Welsh Register for tickets Section 28 (known as Clause 2a in Scotland), which prohibited the promotion of LGBT+ people or same-sex relationships in schools, was repealed in Scotland on 21 June 2000. Join […]

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Big Book Week Scotland Quiz 2020

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Friday 20 November, 2020 at 4 p.m. Online event Test your book knowledge by taking part in our live Big Book Week Scotland Quiz on Zoom. Over four entertaining rounds  Test your knowledge of books in 2020 – can identify a book by its cover and solve riddles? Register at EventBrite Sign up now as […]

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P.M. Freestone at Creative Conversations

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Monday 23 November 2020, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Zoom Event – Register at EventBrite P. M. Freestone spent her formative years in Australia, then worked or studied on every continent except Antarctica (there’s still time). Her debut novel, Shadowscent: The Darkest Bloom is a YA secondary-world fantasy published by Scholastic in the UK and […]

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Book Week Scotland 2020

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Monday 16 to Sunday 22 November, 2020 Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading in Scotland. People of all ages and walks of life come together in libraries, schools, community venues and workplaces to share and enjoy books and reading. During the week Scotland’s authors, poets, playwrights, storytellers and illustrators will […]

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Real Bread Bakers – Screening and Discussion

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Online Event – Wednesday 18 November, 2020 at 7 p.m. Hosted by Zev Robinson and William Rubel Tickets On Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 7pm UK time, there will be the second screening-panel discussion of Real Bread Bakers (See the trailer ), this time focusing on health and well-being. Panelists will be talking about the role […]

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Book Week Scotland 2020: Glasgow Libraries

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Book Week Scotland 16-22 November 2020 Events are a bit different this year due to Covid but Scottish Book Trust has put together a brilliant online progamme for you to enjoy. Including Glasgow Libraries Events

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Creative Conversations: Sandy NicDhòmhnaill Jones

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Monday 16 November 2020, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Zoom Event Register at EventBrite You will be sent a link to attend the meeting once you book. Sandy NicDhòmhnaill Jones – Poet, Singer, Composer, Harpist and Linguist Sandy was appointed Gaelic Crowned Bard 2019-2021 at the Royal National Mòd Glasgow in October 2019. Her collection […]

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I Like Your Hat – book launch with Magi Gibson

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27 November, 2020 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Magi Gibson launches her new poetry collection ‘I Like Your Hat’ with friends and fellow poets Ali Whitelock and Jenny Lindsay. Free Online Event – Register  About this Event Join Magi Gibson for an evening of poetry as she launches her new collection, I Like Your Hat. A […]

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Scottish Writers Centre: Double Book Launch Leela Soma and Allan Martin

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SWC – 17th November 2020 – 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Double Book Launch: ‘Murder at the Mela’, Leela Soma and ‘The Dead of Jura’, Allan Martin Online  – Tickets: Free – £10 Leela Soma Leela Soma was born in Madras, India and now lives in Glasgow. The Scottish Writers’ Centre are delighted to host […]

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Poetry, Reading and Discussion

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Saturday 14 November, 2020 From 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Hosted by Peter O’Neill, Daniel Wade and Marc Di Saverio Poets Marc Di Saverio ( Canada), Nina Kossman ( Russia/USA), Daniel Wade ( Rep Ireland) Carmen – Francesca Banciu ( Romania/ Germany/ Greece) Jim Ferguson ( Scotland ) and Peter O’Neill ( Rep Ireland) will be reading and […]

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Thursday, November 12, 2020 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Zoom and online events

Queerness in 1980s Glasgow – Douglas Stuart

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16 November, 2020, 6 p.m. Creative Conversations University of Glasgow A conversation with 2020 Booker Prize Shortlisted Author Douglas Stuart presented by the University of Glasgow Creative Writing Programme Register for free event About this Event Douglas Stuart is a Scottish – American author. His debut novel, Shuggie Bain, is shortlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize […]

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Bloody Scotland: Michael Connelly and Ian Rankin

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Global Exclusive from Aye Write! 16 November, 2020, 7.30 p.m. Virtual event with Michael Connelly and Ian Rankin About this Event Bloody Scotland presents a global exclusive live virtual event with Michael Connelly and Ian Rankin! Free Pop Up Event with two master crime writers on Bloody Scotland International Book Festival Watch Online, completely free. […]

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New World, New Beginnings – Poetry Event Online

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12 November, 2020 7 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. Being Human Festival  A celebration of human resilience and connectivity through poetry as we prepare for a newly ordered world / new beginnings. Critically-acclaimed poet and Professor in Creativity Owen Sheers will be joined by award-winning poets Natalie Holborow and Eric Ngalle Charles as they share new […]

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Creative Conversations: Peter May

University of Glasgow Creative Conversations College of Arts Monday 09 November 2020, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.  Free Zoom Event –  Tickets at Eventbrite You will be sent the link to join the meeting once you book. Peter May is the multi award-winning author of the internationally best-selling Lewis Trilogy set in the Outer Hebrides […]

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Creative Conversations: Elizabeth Reeder

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Thursday 5 November 2020, 5.30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m. Zoom Event Book at EventBrite You will be sent the link to join the meeting once you book. Elizabeth Reeder, originally from Chicago, is a long-time resident of Scotland. She is author of three novels, her most recent being An Archive of Happiness published by Penned in the […]

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Remembering Alasdair Gray / Paradise

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Launch of Gray’s final major work, PARADISE, published by Canongate Books 5th November 2020, 6pm A digital celebration of the life and works of Glasgow’s polymath Alasdair Gray at this special two-headed event featuring some of those who knew him best. Celebrating the publication of Gray’s PARADISE, the third part of his trilogy responding to […]

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Landmarks: Hugh MacDiarmid’s Brownsbank

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Paintings by Alexander Moffat and Ruth Nicol, Poems by Alan Riach University of Glasgow Arts – Online Event 24 November, 2020 at 5 p.m. Free – Register at EventBrite Join the event 16:30 for a 17:00 start. About this Event ‘Landmarks: Hugh MacDiarmid’s Brownsbank’ brings together portraits by Sandy Moffat, landscapes by Ruth Nicol and poems by Alan Riach. […]

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‘Everything Passes Everything Remains’ Chris Dolan, Book Launch

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Saturday, 7 November, 2020 12 noon. Join Chris for a short virtual cycle ride on Saturday 7th, 12 midday? The plan had been for a troupe leaving Edinburgh and another from Glasgow to MEET HALFWAY at the Kelpies. Covid decided otherwise. The virtual launch of ‘Everything Passes Everything Remains’ (Saraband Books,) – in partnership with […]

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The Wild West of Scotland

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From Buffalo Bill to Outlander University of Glasgow College of Arts Friday, 20 November 2020, 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Register for Online Event at EventBrite  A multimedia storytelling event recounting and reassessing some remarkable moments in Scottish-Native American history. Part of Being Human Festival, 12 – 22 November, 2020 About this Event A multimedia […]

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