| Literature Development in the Outer Hebrides | 12 February 2008 |
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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar recently commissioned Peter Urpeth, Writing Development Coordinator with HI~ARTS, to draft a strategic plan for literature development in the Outer Hebrides. Thorough research and consultations with key stakeholders and practitioners has resulted in the Outer Hebrides Literature Development Plan (PDF 260Kb), a draft document for public consultation. The plan outlines 3 strategic priorities to ensure growth of this important activity in the creative industries:
To address these priorities, the plan recommends 2 key actions: The first is to establish an Outer Hebrides Literature Development Forum encouraging joint working across the literature development sector. The focus being to promote both Gàidhlig and English literature, writing and publishing throughout the islands, via a programme which could include writers’ residencies, author events, writers’ and readers’ groups, training and publishing opportunities for local writers. The second recommendation is to establish a Gàidhlig Book Development Fund that would distribute funding to Gàidhlig publication projects in early stage development. A copy of the draft plan can be viewed on line on the Arts and Culture section of the Comhairle’s website http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/artsandculture/ . CnES would like to invite written feedback on the draft plan which should be to sent to Elsie Mitchell, Arts Development Officer, CnES, Uig Community Centre, Timsgarry, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9HX or Email emitchell@cne-siar.gov.uk by Tuesday 26th February 2008 An Outer Hebrides Literature Development Plan Discussion Day is planned for Tuesday 4th March, 10am to 4pm at the Caladh Inn, Stornoway. This will include readings by writers Dave Martin, Pauline Prior-Pitt and Iain Moireasch. To book a place or download a copy of the days programme log on tohttp://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/artsandculture/
Nigel Scott Tel: 01851 709389 (Work) |
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