Features and Articles
Publisher of the Month
A different sort of publisher featured this February - Academy Media, based in Brora, produce education DVDs featuring biographies of famous authors and composers.
Articles and Essays
Dr Corey E Andrews, from Youngstown State University in Ohio, introduces us to the "Burnsiana" collections of John Dawson Ross. Ross was a 19th century writer and collector of Robert Burns materials, which contain many critical essays on the life and work of the poet.
Success Stories
First published in the 1950s, William Barclay's Daily Study Bibles have sold over 17 million copies. Now publishers Saint Andrews Press are repackaging them for a new generation.
Book Extracts
Read excerpts from the most recent books, including: The Literary Traveller in Scotland; Remzije Sherifi's remarkable Shadow Behind the Sun; Miss Globe X, from Toni Davidson's latest short story collection; and many more...
Reader's Choices
The Gaelic publishing scene has seen something of a resurgence in the past few years. We asked author Martin MacIntyre to choose his favourite Gaelic books of all time.
We've asked Anne Fine, John MacKay, Brian Taylor and the pupils of South Queensferry Primary School, and Tollcross Primary School, Edinburgh, for their favourite Scottish books.
Reading Guides
Our reading guides will help you choose the best books on a variety of Scottish topics, including historical figures (such as Mary, Queen of Scots and Robert the Bruce), Scottish food and drink - including Scottish Whisky, sport - including Scottish Football and golf books, and genres like Scottish crime writing. Our latest guide looks at Scottish architecture.
Literary Magazines
A new feature celebrating Scotland's literary magazines, journals and pamphlet presses. We look at the international perspective of the modern Edinburgh Review.
Creative Writing
New creative writing - Linda Henderson's winning entry in our Summer Short Story competition, Gudrid. The second-placed story, Crème de la Crème by Kate Blackadder, is also available to read.
Resources for Readers and Writers
A collection of useful internet links, addresses and details for readers and writers in Scotland, including Magazines & Journals and Prizes and Awards, and information about the words@work programme.
