A well-known Gaelic writer and the director of the Gaelic Books Council will give a free talk on Gaelic in publishing in Benbecula.

A practical workshop on adapting novels for the screen with Shetland screenwriters Gaby Chiappe and Richard Davidson.

‘Jammy Dodger’ by author Kevin Smith, published by Sandstone Press in August 2012, has been long listed for the Desmond Elliott Prize 2013 .

Notting Hill Editions is delighted to announce an annual literary prize for the best essay in the English language.

Next weekend, April 13th and 14th sees a major crime and thriller event in Cromarty on the Black Isle.

The competition is open to all young poets, whether they have been writing for a long time or just started.

Crime Comes to Cromarty from Friday April 12th – Sunday April 14th 2013.

Crime and Thrillers Weekend and vocal workshops.

Jen Hadfield will host two full day poetry workshops for adults (16+) on Saturdays 23rd February & 16th March in Mareel.

A live poetry broadcast between two of Scotland’s most technologically agile arts venues.