The Makar Challenge! This piece was written collaboratively on Facebook on April 5th 2020 in real time as members responded to the following instructions from our Makar Finola Scott: You can only submit one line so make it count, by posting it in the comments. This must be original and your own work. You shouldContinue reading “Recipe for joy – a collaborative poem”
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The FWS Patchwork Poem 2019
Here is the 2019 FWS Patchwork Poem, created by Andy Jackson, our 2017 Makar, from lines in poems sent in by members. You can download a copy here: Patchwork Poem (FWS) 2019 – Truth
Horse Power at Heriot-Watt
The FWS pamphlet Horse Power, a celebration of James Watt on the 200th anniversary of his death, came to Heriot-Watt University on September 26th. HWU is partly named after the great engineering innovator, and three FWS members, two of them HWU members of staff, were invited to read from Horse Power to a large audienceContinue reading “Horse Power at Heriot-Watt”
The FWS 2018 Patchwork Poem
Here is the 2018 FWS Patchwork Poem, created by Andy Jackson, our 2017 Makar, from lines in poems sent in by members. You can download a copy here: PatchworkPoem2018Change
Patchwork Poem 2018 – join FWS to contribute!
After the success of our 2017 Patchwork Poem and also to mark National Poetry Day 2018 (celebrated on Thursday 4th October), the Federation of Writers Scotland would like to invite members to contribute to a Patchwork Poem on this year’s NPD theme of ‘Change’. A Patchwork Poem is assembled from fragments of poetry from manyContinue reading “Patchwork Poem 2018 – join FWS to contribute!”
The glitter of Tinsel Tales!
On the afternoon of the 21st December 2017 Federation members gathered at the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow for Tinsel Tales, the FWS annual pre-Christmas readings. Introducing the readings – which were many and diverse – were Gayle Smith, Marie-Therese Taylor and Rose Ann Fraser Ritchie. Attendees – including no less than nine formerContinue reading “The glitter of Tinsel Tales!”
New FWS Makar – Marjorie Lotfi Gill
We are delighted to announce that the FWS Makar for 2018 is Marjorie Lotfi Gill, who won first prize and a commendation in last year Wigtown Poetry Competition and whom many members will know through her wonderful poetry and inspiring workshops. We announced the new Makar at the launch of our latest anthology on 4Continue reading “New FWS Makar – Marjorie Lotfi Gill”
Tinsel Tales 21st Dec GOMA Library
Tinsel Tales Thursday 21 December 2.30-6pm GoMA Library Glasgow It’s not too early to book your slot for our ever-popular Tinsel Tales event, just before Christmas. This event will culminate in the inauguration of the Makar for 2018 (whose identity will be announced in November). To book your five minute slot (either prose or poetryContinue reading “Tinsel Tales 21st Dec GOMA Library”
2017 FWS Anthology Launch Nov 4th
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our latest anthology Landfall on Saturday 4 November at the Scottish Poetry Library. We will be joined by the Edinburgh Makar, who is a patron of the FWS, Christine de Luca, and will also be marking our 1000th member, Lianne Forbes, with a small presentation. All contributors haveContinue reading “2017 FWS Anthology Launch Nov 4th”
The 2017 Patchwork Poem unveiled
The 2017 FWS Makar, Andy Jackson, has composed this Patchwork Poem for National Poetry Day, on its theme of Freedom and using a line from each of the contributing FWS members listed below. Read and Enjoy! The pdf version can be downloaded at Patchwork Poem 2017 Final version A3
