Looking for more in Writing and Authors or Live Literature?

Apply for a fully funded Live Literature School Residency

The Live Literature School Residencies programme is currently open for applications for the 2024/25 period.

A writer standing beside a smiling pupil writing at a class desk

The Live Literature Schools Residency programme is a fully funded opportunity for 10 schools a year to work with an author-in-residence. For all residencies we are happy to facilitate blended models, allowing for the freedom to work remotely or in-person depending on your school’s circumstances. Find out more about school residencies or apply below by Thursday 28 March at 12 midday.

Why apply?

Schools receive:

How to apply

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You can download a Word document version of the application form(this link will open in a new window) to work on your application offline, but only applications submitted online will be considered. If you have any issues accessing the online form, please email live.literature@scottishbooktrust.com(this link will open in a new window).

Who can apply?

What are the panel looking for?

What learning professionals say

The life-changing power of an author visit

Author Matthew Fitt talks about his residency at St Andrew's RC Primary School in Dundee.

 

View schools awarded 2023/24 residencies

Past projects

2022–23

2021–22

2020–21

2019–20

2018–19

2017–18

2016–17

Live Literature school residencies are funded by The Walter Scott Giving Group.