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.
National Library of Scotland
Shared Reading Group
Mondays 10-11am weekly
Leabhar Fosgailte Leughadh Co-roinnte ann an Gàidhlig – Shared Reading in Gaelic
Diluain 10-11am gach mìos – Mondays 10-11am monthly
Open Door Cafe Shared Reading Group
Sgrìobhadh Cruthachail ann an Gàidhlig – Creative Writing in Gaelic
Diluain 6:30-8pm gach mìos – Mondays 6:30-8pm monthly
Glasgow Women’s Library Creative Writing Group
Tuesdays 10:30-12:30pm monthly
Next Chapters Shared Reading Group (60+, Dumfries & Galloway)
Tuesdays 11-12pm monthly
Stranraer Creative Writing Group
Tuesdays 11-12:30pm monthly
Dunbar Shared Reading Group
Tuesdays 1:30-2:30pm fortnightly
Carnegie Library Creative Writing Group
Tuesdays 5:30-7pm monthly
Speculative Fiction Shared Reading Group
Tuesdays 6-7pm fortnightly
Argonaut Books, Leith Walk, Edinburgh
Next Chapters Creative Writing Group (60+, Dumfries & Galloway)
Tuesdays 7:30-9pm monthly
Open Creative Writing Group
Wednesday 9:30-11am monthly
Book your place
A K Bell Library Creative Writing Group
Wednesdays 10:30-12:30pm monthly
Inverness Creative Writing Group (PILOT)
Wednesdays 10-12pm fortnightly
Inverness Library, Farraline Park, Inverness
Eyemouth Creative Writing Group
Wednesdays 2-4pm monthly
Category Is… Queer Writing Group (PILOT)
Wednesdays 6-7:30pm monthly
Category Is Books, Allison St, Glasgow
Polmont Creative Writing Group (PILOT)
Thursdays 10-12pm fortnightly
Greenpark Community Centre, Greenpark Dr, Polmont
Stills Gallery Creative Writing Group
Thursdays 10:15-11:45am monthly
Stills Gallery, Cockburn Street, Edinburgh
Cupar Creative Writing Group (PILOT)
Thursdays 10:15-12:15pm fortnightly
Cupar Library, Crossgate, Cupar
Letham (Perth) Creative Writing Group
Thursdays 11:30-1pm monthly
Families Empowering Communities, Dalreoch Pl, Perth
Portree Shared Reading Group
Thursdays 12-1pm monthly
Aberfeldy Creative Writing Group
Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm monthly
Inverurie Creative Writing Group (PILOT)
Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm fortnightly
Inverurie Library, Town Hall, Market Pl, Inverurie
القراءة المشتركة باللغة العربية – Arabic Shared Reading Group
الخمیس شھریا – Thursdays 7-8pm monthly
Aberdeen ESOL Creative Writing Group
Fridays 2-3:30pm monthly
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
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
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:
Volunteer Opportunities
Get Involved
To find out more about our work, get more information about our sessions or volunteer please use the form below.
