Scottish Books International is a new service
on behalf of the literature sector in Scotland, dedicated to the
international promotion of books, writers, festivals and
organisations.
Following a period of scoping and research, Scottish Books
International will take a strategic and co-ordinated approach to
showcasing and championing Scotland's writers, publishers and
festivals overseas. The service will develop a strategic plan
for international activity, identifying and progressing
opportunities for increased visibility for writers, publishers,
festivals and organisations; identifying potential income sources,
and building relationships with key partners in Scotland and
overseas.
Scottish Books International is a partnership service set up by
Publishing Scotland and the Edinburgh International Book Festival
in conjunction with Creative Scotland.
Email: info@scottishbooksinternational.org
Website: www.scottishbooksinternational.org
Steering group:
Jenny Brown, Jenny Brown Associates
Mairi Kidd, Creative Scotland
Sophie Moxon, Edinburgh International Book Festival
Marion Sinclair, Publishing Scotland
Author International Travel Fund
In the light of recent event cancellations and travel
restrictions in Europe, the US and elsewhere, we have regretfully
taken the decision to suspend the Author International Travel Fund
from 16/3/20 until the end of April when we review the situation.
We are sorry to have taken this step but given current conditions,
the precaution is needed. Please contact us on info@scottishbooksinternational.org to
discuss travel plans in the second half of the year.
This new fund was launched by SBI to support Scottish
writers wishing to travel overseas to promote their
work.