New Patterns for Paisley Poetry and Publishing
New Patterns for Paisley Poetry and Publishing brings together a range of writers, editors, publishers and more to address the transformational effects of the coronavirus pandemic on Scottish writing.
About New Patterns for Paisley Poetry and Publishing
This round table event brings together a range of writers, editors, publishers and institutional figures to address the transformational effects of the coronavirus pandemic on Scottish writing and the opportunities this presents for Paisley’s writers.
Panellists include National Librarian and Chief Executive of the National Library of Scotland, Dr John Scally; writer and editor Dr Linda Jackson; poet, pamphleteer, novelist and critic Dr Jim Ferguson; poet and novelist Tracy Patrick; and poet Ryan Goodwin.
The event is chaired by William Burns, doctoral researcher in English Literature at the University of Glasgow.
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