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StoryCon: Writing Scots with Matthew Fitt

Author, translator and poet Matthew Fitt offers essential advice for writing in the Scots language.

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This video was created for StoryCon 2020, Scotland’s top teen creative writing and illustration event, and was planned by the teens who were part of our StoryBoard. Find out more about the programme and teens involved.

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Matthew Fitt

Poet Writer

I write in Scots and through my writing and workshops encourage children, young people and adults to find or rediscover their Scots voice. For so many pupils in Scotland, learning about Scots builds confidence and raises attainment. My sessions are always fun learning experiences about the Scots language, which is one of our precious national resources.

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