GET INVOLVED
There are lots of ways to get involved with our work at Open Book, including volunteer and funded opportunities, and regular call-outs for new writing.
Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for new opportunities, or find out more below.
JOIN US FOR AN
OPEN BOOK GROUP
For online sessions, you’ll receive an Eventbrite booking confirmation email which will include a Zoom link – scroll down to the Additional Information section.
For in person sessions - please don’t attend if you are feeling unwell and remember to follow the health and safety guidelines of the venue.
Sign up to our mailing list to find out about exact dates and booking.
Mondays 10-11am weekly
National Library of Scotland Shared Reading Group
National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
Mondays 2-3pm weekly
Open Door Cafe Shared Reading Group
The Open Door Cafe, 420 Morningside Road, Edinburgh
Diluain 6:30-8pm gach mìos
Mondays 6:30-8pm monthly
Tuesdays 1:30-2:30pm fortnightly
Dunbar Shared Reading Group
Dunbar Library, Bleachingfield Community Centre, Dunbar
Tuesdays 5:30-7pm monthly
Carnegie Library Creative Writing Group
Carnegie Library, 12 Main Street, Ayr
Tuesdays 7:30-9pm monthly
Next Chapters Creative Writing Group
(for those aged 60+ based in Dumfries & Galloway)
Tuesday 6:30-8pm monthly
Scots Creative Writing Group
Book your place
Wednesdays 10:30-12:30pm monthly
A K Bell Library (Perth) Creative Writing GroupA K Bell Library, York Place, Perth
Wednesdays 2-4pm monthly
Eyemouth Creative Writing Group
Eyemouth Community Centre, Albert St, Eyemouth
Wednesdays 2-4pm monthly
Arbroath Creative Writing Group
Arbroath Library, Hill Terrace, Arbroath
Wednesdays 5:30-7pm monthly
Stranraer Creative Writing Group
Millennium Centre, 75 George St, Stranraer
Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm monthly
Next Chapters Shared Reading Group
(for those aged 60+ based in Dumfries & Galloway)
Millennium Centre, 75 George St, Stranraer
Thursdays 10-12pm monthly
Dundee Creative Writing GroupBlackness Library, Perth Road, Dundee
Thursdays 10:30-12:30pm monthly
Glasgow Women’s Library Creative Writing Group
Glasgow Women’s Library, Landressy St, Glasgow
Thursdays 12-1pm monthly
Portree Shared Reading Group
Portree Community Library, Viewfield Rd, Isle of Skye
Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm monthly
Aberfeldy Creative Writing Group Breadalbane Community Library, Crieff Road, Aberfeldyالخمیس شھریا
Thursdays 7-8pm monthly
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Arabic Shared Reading Group
Fridays 10-11am monthly
North Inch (Perth) Shared Reading Group North Inch Community Library, Gowans Terrace, PerthFridays 10-11am monthly
Troon Library Shared Reading Group
Troon Library, South Beach, Troon
Fridays 2-4pm monthly
Ullapool Creative Writing Group
Ullapool Library, Mill Street, Ullapool
Saturdays 3:30-4:30pm monthly
Carnegie Library Shared Reading Group
Carnegie Library, Main St, Ayr
If you would like to take part in any of these sessions please book via Eventbrite using the relevant link above - places will be limited.
Funded Opportunities
Could You be an Open Book Lead Reader?
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,
Looking for a Lead Reader
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
New Writing Sought
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
Volunteer Opportunities
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To find out more about our work, get more information about our sessions or volunteer please use the form below.
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