New Patterns for Paisley, Paisley Book Festival
Poetry and Publishing 23 February, 20217 p.m.
Round table event discussing transformational effects of the coronavirus pandemic on Scottish writing and opportunities this presents for Paisley writers.
Panellists include: John Scally, National Librarian and Chief Executive of the National Library of Scotland; Linda Jackson: writer, editor and creative writing tutor; Jim Ferguson: poet, novelist and critic; Tracy Patrick: poet and novelist and and poet Ryan Goodwin. The event will be chaired by William Burns, doctoral researcher in English Literature at the University of Glasgow.
Tickets are Free – Book Online
Linda Jackson: Podcast. Jim and Pat’s West End Chat
Tracy Patrick: Podcast. Jim and Pat’s West End Chat
Jim Ferguson: Podcast. Jim and Pat’s West End Chat
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