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Open Book Prison Programme Co-ordinator This post is initially a one year freelance position to support our Prison Programme in an administrative role. Predominantly requiring remote working, the engagement is for 110 hours from 1 April 2025 which we envisage equating to 10 hours per month over 11 months although there is a degree of […]

Open Book is Looking for a New Reach Officer This post is either a freelance or employment contract for 7.5 hours per week (1 day equivalent), initially for a one-year period, ideally beginning 1 April 2025. The role is based in Scotland but will be largely virtual (with occasional in-person attendance required at events). Virtual

Looking for two new Lead Readers Open Book is looking for two new Lead Readers to support its creative writing programme with community groups for women in Glasgow at two locations: Maryhill Integration Network and Social Bite. Because the sessions happen in person in Glasgow (and in line with our environmental policy), applicants living in

Open Book is looking for a new Office Administrator.   Initially, this is a freelance contract, 20-25 hours per week from approx 17 June to 18 November 2024, the terms of which will be reviewed upon learning the outcome of our Multi Year Funding bid. The role requires an office presence each working day (Monday

New Writing Sought Open Book is seeking writing and supporting material from Scottish writers (writers living and working in Scotland) for their Unbound programme. The fee paid to successful applicants is £175. Submissions must contain the following: 1) a new, previously unpublished piece of fiction or memoir of approximately 1000 words, 2) three linked writing

Looking for a Lead Reader   Open Book is looking for a Lead Reader to support its creative writing programme at Eyemouth Community Centre. Because the sessions happen in person in Eyemouth, (and in line with our Environmental Policy) applicants living in that area are preferred.   About Open Book   Since March 2013 Open

Overview   Open Book is a charity which runs accessible shared reading and creative writing sessions across Scotland for a diverse range of community and public participants, and we’re looking to start some new groups to broaden our reach.   What we’re looking for   We would like to find new places to run groups,

Open Book is looking for a Lead Reader to support its creative programme at the Glasgow Women’s Library. Because the sessions happen in person at GWL, applicants living in the Glasgow area will be preferred over other applicants.   .       About Open Book Since March 2013 Open Book (www.openbookreading.com) has run shared reading

Open Book is seeking writing and supporting material for their Unbound programme.     Up to 12 awards of £175 each will be made for: 1) a new, previously unpublished piece of fiction or memoir of approximately 1000 words, 2) three linked writing prompts, 3) three linked discussion questions, 4) a link to two publicly-available

As you know, Open Book is a charity which runs accessible shared reading and creative writing sessions across Scotland for a diverse range of community and public participants…and the network is about to get bigger.   OverviewOpen Book is a charity which runs accessible shared reading and creative writing sessions across Scotland for a diverse