Live Literature

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

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Live Literature for organisations

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

Live Literature for authors

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

Other author events

We're involved in lots of other author visit programmes too, from brilliant Book Week Scotland events to Author's Live. Check them out.

  • Book Week Scotland
    Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across the country
  • Authors Live
    From Scottish Book Trust in partnership with BBC Scotland Learning
  • Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour
    Bringing authors, illustrators and other creative practitioners to schools and public venues.
  • FMRC funding
    Find out how to apply for funding to work with an author, illustrator, storyteller or poet

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