Live Literature

Live Literature is a Scotland-wide programme that helps fund and support author events in communities all over the country.

Essential information

About Live Literature
Live Literature is a programme that helps fund and support author events in communities all over the country
Applying for Live Literature funding
Get funding to run author events in your community
Live Literature author directory
Our directory holds information on hundreds of writers, playwrights, poets, storytellers and illustrators

Find out everything you need to know about applying for, running and making the most of Live Literature events.

About Live Literature
Live Literature is a programme that helps fund and support author events in communities all over the country.
Applying for Live Literature funding
Get funding to run author events in your community
Using the author directory
How to find creative practitioners who are available for projects, author visits and events.
Live Literature author directory
Our directory holds information on hundreds of writers, playwrights, poets, storytellers and illustrators
Live Literature planning guide
Some tips and tricks to help make sure your session runs smoothly
Invoicing and expenses
An essential breakdown of invoice and expenses information for Live Literature funded authors.
Conditions of funding information
Essential information for organisations who have been awarded Live Literature funding
School anthology guidelines
A guide to producing an anthology as part of a Scottish Book Trust programme
About schools residencies
Giving schools and other education settings the chance to work with an author-in-residence.

Looking to join the directory or to find out more about how Live Literature events work for authors? We've got you covered.

Joining the Author Directory
Information for writers on how to join the Author Directory
Author code of conduct
Scottish Book Trust asks authors to agree to the following code of conduct before taking on Live Literature events.
How to run an online workshop
Advice for facilitating an online workshop, including safeguarding and privacy
Fresh ideas for remote author events
How you can engage your audience during lockdown

Advice and practical information for running Live Literature events during Coronavirus.

Legal guidance for sharing books and stories online
Advice on how you can safely share books and stories online during lockdown
Resources for writers during Coronavirus
Practical resources and support for those affected
Coronavirus, online events and author fees
Scottish Book Trust believes authors should be paid for their work, including for digital events.