Scottish PEN and English PEN submitted a response to the British government’s consultation on its Online Harms White Paper. Read our submission below

As part of our partnership with Ilkyaz, here is a piece of short fiction written by Turkish writer, Umal Sila Güzel entitled The Little (Red) Fish

As part of our partnership with Ilkyaz, here is a piece of short fiction written by Turkish writer, Vedat Fatih Yaman entitled The Address of Souls

As part of our partnership with Ilkyaz, here is a poem written by Turkish writer, Ahmet Ucar entitled Rapunzel Kissers Community

Ilkyaz is a monthly, literary platform, which features works from writers in Turkey who are under the age of 35 and whose voices are rarely heard. The publication aims to amplify the voice and reach of such writers by showcasing on a monthly basis three selected writers’ poetry or prose.

Just us and Glasgow Museums to commemorate Al-Mutanabbi with poetry readings inspired by his work

Following the sad death of Paul Henderson Scott, Scottish PEN President Carl MacDougall remembers his life and impact on the arts in Scotland and around the world.

The Scottish Government has published its public consultation on defamation reform. Here is an explainer put together to break down some of the issues and why reform is needed.