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    Judy Murray: The Wild Card

    Monday 14 August 15:15 - 16:15

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    JJudy Murray's dedication to tennis is recognised internationally with her extensive tennis and coaching achievements to date. Today, she talks about her debut novel, The Wild Card. Set at a tennis tournament, it centres on a 38 year old woman...
     

    Scottish BPOC Writers Network: Ghosts, Nanas and the Apocalypse

    Monday 14 August 17:15 - 18:15

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    How do our favourite authors connect with the stories of ancestors? In this special event, presented with Scottish BPOC Writers Network, join Rachelle Atalla, Lorraine Wilson, Nadine Aisha Jassat, and Tendai Huchu as they share what reaching out to...
     

    Stories and Scran

    Monday 14 August 19:30 - 20:45

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    Returning for its fourth year, Stories and Scran celebrates the dynamic and thought-provoking work created by our Citizen participants. This year’s event showcases the diverse voices and creative talent from local groups across the city including the...
     

    Harry Baker & Courtney Stoddart: A Beginner's Guide to Performance Poetry

    Tuesday 15 August 14:15 - 15:45

    Harry Baker & Courtney Stoddart: A Beginner's Guide to Performance Poetry Book
    Why not try? Hirondina Joshua, Lucía Asué Mbomío Rubio & Leïla Slimani: Celebrating African Heritage and Empowering Women Hirondina Joshua, Lucía Asué Mbomío Rubio & Leïla Slimani: Celebrating African Heritage and Empowering Women Fri 25 Aug 10:45 - 11:45
     

    Centre for Open Learning: Creative Writing Workshop

    Friday 18 August 10:15 - 11:45

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    Why not try? Celebrating the Life and Work of Joan Lingard Celebrating the Life and Work of Joan Lingard Wed 23 Aug 19:00 - 20:00
     

    Letters of Hope

    Monday 21 August 19:00 - 20:00

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    What would you tell an outsider about where you live? What hopeful things would you write to your future self? These were two of the creative questions our writer in residence, Chris Barkley, has been exploring with young people from the Spartans...
     

    Building a Writing Career

    Wednesday 23 August 10:15 - 11:30

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    Why not try? Close Read: Rodge Glass on Some Rain Must Fall Close Read: Rodge Glass on Some Rain Must Fall Mon 21 Aug 14:15 - 15:45
     

    The Accessibility of Books

    Thursday 24 August 13:30 - 14:30

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    What steps are being taken for those who face barriers in accessing books, or whose stories are underrepresented in mainstream publishing? Chaired by author and co-founder of the Good Literary Agency, Nikesh Shukla, this event showcases examples of how...