Literature Alliance Scotland (LAS) is a membership organisation committed to advancing the interests of Scotland’s literature and languages at home and abroad.
As Scotland’s largest literary network, we bring together writers, publishers, educators, librarians, literature organisations and national cultural bodies, to create a strong, trusted collective voice for literature and languages, which are celebrated locally, nationally and internationally.
Find out more about our key activities:
- Next Level career development Programme
- Advocacy
- Literature Talks – read our second commission: On A Lifetime of Ticking Boxes by Chitra Ramaswamy
- Writers’ Advisory Group
- Professional Development
- LAS Members’ Meetings
- Sector Away Day – Turning the Next Page: Future-Proofing Our Sector – Read the notes
LAS announces Next Level Awardee
We’re delighted to introduce our inaugural Next Level Awardee: Nyla Ahmad. Next Level is LAS’ pilot career development programme that aims to equip two mid-career…
The Highland Book Prize 2019 shortlist
The Highland Book Prize organisers are delighted to announce the four books published in 2019 which judges deem the best titles with a Highland connection. They are:…
Employed & freelance art professionals wanted for Next Level
Are you a freelancer or employee working with a literature organisation in Scotland with the ambition and energy to lead? Apply to our Next Level…