Edinburgh City of Literature

We are recruiting for a part-time, fixed-term Operations and Development Officer role. Deadline: Thursday 8th January 2026 For more information and to download the job pack, please visit our website: cityofliterature.com

Do you want to help us celebrate literature in Edinburgh? We are recruiting 2-3 new Trustees to join our Board! Visit our website to find out more and download the Applicant Information Pack. Deadline for applications is Sunday 5th October. Please share widely!

WOMEN POETS WANTED For a new collection that "scans the breadth of lived experience across identities, cultures & generations reflecting the richness of women’s experiences today." Deadline: 12 Oct 25. For details/how to submit visit the RSF website: rebeccaswiftfoundation.org/anthology-of-w…

🎙️ NEW SPL PODCAST! Samuel Tongue in conversation with Taylor Dyson, who was recently appointed as the Dundee and Angus Scots Scriever, based at the National Library of Scotland. Taylor is a Dundee based performance poet and theatre maker. scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/podcast/samuel…

2026 NEW WRITERS AWARDS Applications for the 2026 New Writers Awards are currently open. The deadline for all applications is Wed 24 Sept 2025. The awards are free to apply to, all travel expenses are covered, awardees are chosen by a panel of judges. scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-au…

We were delighted to host our annual summer drinks reception at @edbookfest last week with @BookSource1 this year, who celebrated their 30th year of distribution. In addition we waved a very fond farewell to our outgoing CEO Marion Sinclair who will be very much missed.

RESIDENCY ALERT! Apply for an international writing residency at Dilsberg Castle! - mailchi.mp/cb6c98bb6fb0/d…

Writers! Don’t miss your chance to apply for Dear Library Story Sessions, a paid opportunity to read your work to a live audience. The deadline is Sunday, 20th July. Find out more here: cityofliterature.com/nls-story-sess…

Earlier this month, Scottish Book Trust published the findings of a major piece of research looking at the value and impact of Scotland’s public libraries Read more: buff.ly/XyS1XPP

McLELLAN POETRY COMPETITION Poems in English or Scots £1000 prizes for English poem and Scots poem Closing Date: 15 June 2025 Judge: Jim Carruth Prize-winners will be invited to read at the award ceremony on Isle of Arran on Fri 29 Aug 2025 Details: arrantheatreandarts.co.uk/poetry-competi…

Our friends at Publishing Scotland are hosting their annual Scottish Book Trade Conference tomorrow and there's still time to purchase tickets - see below for details.

Congratulations Len and Edinburgh-based publisher @canongatebooks on your Discover award ✨🥳

The Edinburgh New Town Church book sales is returning this weekend for Christian Aid Week 2025! For full details: christianaid.org.uk/events/edinbur…

Meet Dr Harriet MacMillan, she's just been appointed Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust's new Director! ✨ We look forward to working with Harriet from June 2025!

The Front List is BACK! The big reveal of the first names in our 2025 programme is at noon this Wednesday! Revealed: Wednesday 30 April On Sale: Tuesday 6 May All of The Front List events will again take place at the beautiful McEwan Hall, in partnership with Underbelly.

If you've any hesitancy about applying for this residency programme in Gothenburg, which is open to writers connected to Edinburgh, then read Frances' blog: cityofliterature.com/gothenburg-res…

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✨For our 20th anniversary celebrations @ScribePedersen wrote his marvellous ‘Be More, Edinburgh’ and the students of Edinburgh College of Art turned it to brilliant animation. 🖌️ It's in the @TheScotsman @scotsman_arts for you all to see 👀 scotsman.com/arts-and-cultu…

Are you a poet intrigued by media and video poetry?🎬 Heidelberg City of Literature invite poets to apply for this 3 month residency! Deadline: 18 May 2025 cityofliterature.com/heidelberg-poe…

Announcing the Shortlist for the £25,000 #WalterScottPrize 2025 from @AbbotsfordScott, home of great historical fiction. Learn more about the shortlisted books at loom.ly/zu12Mh0 #booktok #histfic