ASLS is based in the University of Glasgow and promotes the
study, teaching and writing of Scotland's literatures and
languages, past and present.
We publish scholarly journals and literary criticism; new
editions of classic works of Scottish literature; companions and
study guides; and New Writing Scotland, an annual anthology of the
best new short fiction and poetry in Scotland today. With the
support of Creative Scotland we produce New Writing Scotland, an
annual anthology of contemporary poetry and prose in English,
Gaelic and Scots. We also publish the free ezine The
Bottle Imp.
Each year, ASLS holds annual conferences on Scottish writers in
such diverse locations as Glasgow, Kirkwall, Edinburgh and Skye.
Other annual conferences address Scottish language issues, and the
place of Scottish literature and languages in the classroom. Our
schools conferences are suitable for CPD (Continuous Professional
Development), and attract teachers from across Scotland.
Along with other Scottish literary organisations, and with the
support of the Scottish Government, ASLS campaigns for a greater
appreciation, at home and abroad, of Scotland's literary
culture.
Established: 1970
Publications (yearly average): 12
Types of books published: Classic works
of Scottish literature which merit a fresh presentation to a modern
audience; anthologies of new Scottish writing in English, Gaelic
and Scots; collections of essays and monographs on the literature
and languages of Scotland; comprehensive study guides to Scottish
writers. ASLS membership is open to all. In 2016, a subscription of
£47.00 (individuals) or £75.00 (corporate) buys: one Annual Volume;
the latest edition of New Writing Scotland; Scottish Literary
Review (2 issues); Scottish Language (1 issue). Special packages
for schools and students are also available.
Submission details: Submissions are invited to
New Writing Scotland. Please see the ASLS website for detailed
submission instructions.
CONTACTS
People: Duncan Jones (Director)
Address: Dept of Scottish Literature,
University of Glasgow, 7 University Gardens, Glasgow G12 8QH
Tel/Fax: 0141 330 5309
Distributor: BookSource, 50 Cambuslang Road,
Cambuslang, Glasgow G32 8NB; Tel: 0845 370 0067; Fax: 0845 370
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