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An organisation dedicated to uplifting Scotland's small press scene: comics, tabletop games, zines, prose, poetry, and more. Learn more at smallpress.scot. Events: 🏷️ @tagsfest.co.uk 📚 @sequential-scot.bsky.social

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Scottish BPOC Writers Network @scotbpocwriters.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🚨🚨Happening next week🚨🚨: Are you a BPOC student in the UK who is a writer or an aspiring writer? There's still time to join our online open house! Share and spread the word! scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/online-stude...
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Online Student Writers Open House
Calling all BPOC Students in the UK! Join us for an online information session about SBWN!
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Hannah Berry @streakofpith.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Want to do school visits as an author? Or are you a school who wants authors to come and talk to your kids? The @societyofauthors.bsky.social has a free resource, just for you! The School Visits Toolkit, brimming with good advice, can be downloaded right here: societyofauthors.org/resource/sch...
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School visits toolkit - The Society of Authors
Developed by the SoA's Children's Writers and Illustrators Group (CWIG) to support and empower authors and schools to deliver impactful in-person school visits.
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ThirdBear Press @thirdbearpress.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
BIG NEWS! ThirdBear Press will be opening for submissions for our 2027 collection of comics from 1st October - 1st December. We are looking to publish 3 or 4 new stand alone, single issue comic books (28-32 pages) by UK based creators during the 2nd half of 2027.
ThirdBear Press 2027 Comics
Submissions open, 1st Oct to 1st Dec
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⚠️ eve g ⚠️ @evegwood.com · 18/09/2026
Artists Now have opened bursaries for UK artists to put towards their professional development. If you're not already a member of Artists Now you can sign up and apply for the bursary. ➡️ More info: www.artistsnow.com/resource/art...
Artists Now Bursaries support visual artists at every stage of their career to develop their artistic practice and professional development. 

You can apply for between £500 and £1,500 towards a tailored programme of activities that will help you develop your skills, knowledge, networks, opportunities or professional profile. We’re looking for applications that demonstrate a clear opportunity for development and explain how the proposed activities will have a meaningful impact on your practice. 

The bursary can support a range of activities, from professional training, mentoring and research to residencies, networking and specialist advice. It can also contribute towards some of the costs associated with developing your practice. 

Key information 
Who can apply: Current Artist members of Artists Now 

Bursary amount: £500 to £1,500 

Applications open: Thursday 17 September 2026, 12pm (midday) 

Application deadline: Thursday 15 October 2026, 12pm (midday) Your application should describe a plan of activities that is tailored to your development. There's no set format, but you should explain how your proposed activities will help you develop your practice, skills, opportunities or professional profile. 

Your plan might include: 

Learning new skills through professional training, courses, mentoring, coaching or peer learning 

Research and development, experimentation or collaboration 

Residencies tailored to your practice 

Networking with artists, galleries, organisations and other relevant partners 

Visiting exhibitions, events or locations relevant to your work, including travel, accommodation and subsistence 

Developing new audiences or markets for your work 

Portfolio development 

Professional memberships 

Business development activities or specialist advice to support your practice
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Edward Ross @edwardross.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This is fantastic! A must read for comic creators working in Scotland, but also comic appreciators, funders and educators in Scotland, and comic creators further afield.
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⚠️ eve g ⚠️ @evegwood.com · 16/09/2026
I have a challenge for YOU 🫵 pick something on this list and set about trying to make it happen!!
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Hari Conner @haridraws.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Some of my favourite resources about comics making! smallpress.scot/articles/how... I kept answering Qs or doing talks where I rec'd resources or gave out PDF guides, & wanted to make them more publicly accessible. So now they're up at @smallpress.scot 👍 Here's the pic version
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A toad @toadlett.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This report is so in depth and encouraging! I'm so hype to make some positive change!
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Small Press Scotland CIC @smallpress.scot · 16/09/2026
Thank you again to everyone who attended our roundtable last week! Our full report is now available, with a complete breakdown of everything we discussed, all solutions proposed, and all resources suggested. Let's fix comics! 📝 smallpress.scot/reports/misc...
The Scottish Comics Roundtable. Event report:
- Statistics on Scotland's comic creators
- Problems faced by our community
- Potential solutions proposed
How can YOU help fix comics?
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Scottish BPOC Writers Network @scotbpocwriters.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Calling all BPOC Students in the UK! Join our online  Open House, October 1st! Meet other writers, learn about SBWN, and much more! More info/registration: scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/onli…
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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The International Comic Arts Forum has announced its first conference outside of North America, titled Transnational Dialogues: Past, Present and Future, taking place at Edinburgh Napier University in Edinburgh, Scotland, over 26th – 28th May 2027
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Call For Papers for International Comic Arts Forum Transnational Dialogues: Past, Present and Future
International Comic Arts Forum announces first ever event outside North America
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Hannah Berry @streakofpith.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
So great to see everyone last night!(Such a good turnout?!) Honestly, it was pretty inspiring to watch a community take charge of itself in real time. Can’t wait to see what comes next! ✊ Huge thanks to @smallpress.scot for their help, and to @petermorey.bsky.social for THIS bat-filled beaut:
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Hari Conner @haridraws.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
was wonderful to hear from people at the scottish comics roundtable!! sorry if I was mostly just bringing 'very interested in how everything works & is going’ - But I AM working with @smallpress.scot on making some (non-scotland-specific) comics career-y resource docs publicly available soon 👍
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Faye Stacey @pondi.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Was so happy to see so many people sharing contact info and other resources in the chat! Scotland has always been such a hub for comics and we’re going to make sure it stays that way 💪
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⚠️ eve g ⚠️ @evegwood.com · 09/09/2026
A huge thank you to everyone who came to this! We had some fantastic discussions and came up with all sorts of achievable ways to improve things for the Scottish comics community - and honestly, any comics community! Stay tuned for a writeup on what we talked about! 💪🔥
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Hannah Berry @streakofpith.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
In preparation for this I am elbow-deep in stats comparing Scottish creators to the UK as a whole. It is veeeeery interesting… For example, did you know there’s a higher concentration of self-published creators in Scotland? Now you do, you nerd!
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Small Press Scotland CIC @smallpress.scot · 07/09/2026
Looking for your next opportunity or resources? Don’t forget to check our library!
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Hatchlings Games ~ Shop opening soon! @hatchlingdm.itch.io · 04/09/2026
Hatchlings Games has secured a small shop in the heart of Bristol. If you’re a UK-based zine creator/publisher, please sound off below. We may soon have a space to sell your indie RPGs. No AI permitted and please no graphic content.
Sparks shopping centre front.
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Discord Comics @discordcomics.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
It's alive! Discord Comics are seeking applications for a bisexual erotic comics anthology for Kickstarter Summer 2027. www.discordcomics.com/Shop/wordpre... Submissions open 1st September to 15th October
lighting bolt over a purple background with text that reads 'It's Alive! Submissions are now open for Bite: a bisexual erotic comic anthology from 1st september to 15th october'
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Scottish Book Trust @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The Scots Language Publication Grant is open for applications until 2 September. Apply now!
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The Scots Language Publication Grant
The Scots Language Publication Grant exists to support publishers to publish and promote work written in Scots.
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Scottish BPOC Writers Network @scotbpocwriters.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
😍🔊Want to spend a day with us furthering your career? 😍🔊 - Get professional headshots done - Network with other industry professionals  - Attend workshops for BPOC writers  - Online AND in person!  More info:
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SBWN Professional Development Day - 30 October - Scottish BPOC Writers Network
Join us for a professional development day event in-person and online to help writers develop their skills and more.
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Small Press Scotland CIC @smallpress.scot · 25/08/2026
Have you signed up to the Scottish Comics Roundtable yet? 💪
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TAGS Festival @tagsfest.co.uk · 19/08/2026
Want to be part of TAGS Festival this year? We're looking for three stewards to help us deliver TAGS Festival 2026! You'll be assisting the exhibitors and visitors, greeting attendees, and helping out in our Talks and Board Game Zone rooms. 🏷️ Read the full job listing: tagsfest.co.uk#jobs
Stewards needed! We're looking for 3 stewards to help us deliver TAGS Festival 2026! £13.50 an hour with a paid break. For more details, visit tagsfest.co.uk/#jobs. Deadline: 31/8/26. The image is of a friendly robot waving from behind a comic stall.
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Small Press Scotland CIC @smallpress.scot · 19/08/2026
📢 Do you want to fix Scottish comics? Let's come up with some solutions! Join us on 9th September at 7pm for an online roundtable to discuss the future of Scotland's indie comic scene, in collaboration with CCIC and @chipcollective.bsky.social. More info in 🧵👇 RSVP: eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-c...
The Scottish Comics Roundtable. 9th Sept, 7pm. An online call to arms for everyone working in and with comics in Scotland. RSVP on Eventbrite! Presented by Small Press Scotland CIC, The Comics Cultural Impact Collective CIC, and CHIP Collective.
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TAGS Festival @tagsfest.co.uk · 18/08/2026
We can't wait for TAGS Fest 2026! TAGS is a free-to-attend market event dedicated to spotlighting Scotland's small press talent. Stay tuned for exhibitor and talk announcements, as well as Board Game Zone signups! 🏷️ Learn more at tagsfest.co.uk
Tabletop & Graphic Storytelling (TAGS) Festival. 17 October 2026, 10am-5pm, Out of the Blue Drill Hall. Celebrating collaborative and visual storytelling, from comics to roleplaying games! Explore our Creators Marketplace, borrow games in the Board Game Zone, and check out our panels and talks! Free entry! Learn more at tagsfest.co.uk
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Sequential Scotland Comic Con @sequential-scot.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
We just wanted to say the biggest THANK YOU to everyone! We are so grateful to be part of this lovely community. This would not be possible without any of you, and we have seen all the incredible outpourings of love for our show and all the amazing creators. See you again next year? 😘
An illustration showing three people making comics. The text 'Thank you' is across the bottom.
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Small Press Scotland CIC @smallpress.scot · 06/08/2026
We've updated our Friendly Spaces Policy to note that Meta AI glasses, along with any other hidden or undisclosed recording devices, are banned from our events. Read our full policy at smallpress.scot/#spaces
Small Press Scotland Friendly Spaces Policy. smallpress.scot/#spaces
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Small Press Scotland CIC @smallpress.scot · 05/08/2026
It's almost time for Sequential Scotland, taking place this Saturday in Glasgow! Sequential Scotland is a celebration of independent and small press comics, with over 100 creators. Have you got your ticket yet? You can either buy online or buy at the door! 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sequential...
The Sequential Scotland 2026 poster. A forest trail in warm colours, with comic creators and readers mingling and chatting. Text reads "Tickets £6, kids 0-12 go free. Comic market, talks and workshops, cosplay and art competitions. 10am to 5pm. 8th August 2026. DoubleTree Hilton, Cambridge Street, Glasgow, G2 3HN. sequentialscotland.co.uk. Supported by CassArt and Don't Fold Press."A map of Sequential Scotland, listing all the creators who will be exhibiting.
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Quindrie Press @quindriepress.com · 03/08/2026
This weekend is Sequential Scotland, the biggest and best indie comics event in Scotland! There's panels, workshops, art & cosplay competitions, and over 100 exhibitors. Quindrie won't be there because Eve is one of the co-organisers but lots of our creators will be! 🍂 sequentialscotland.co.uk
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Quindrie Press @quindriepress.com · 30/07/2026
The fund closes tomorrow, 31st July, at 5pm, and so do donations to increase the fund! Please make sure you get your applications in before then as we will not be able to accept any late submissions. 🐉 Apply: quindriepress.com/fund 🐉 Donate: www.quindriepress.com/qcfdonations
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TAGS Festival @tagsfest.co.uk · 24/07/2026
Our exhibitor page is LIVE! 🎉 We've got an excellent lineup of over 40 creators coming to TAGS Fest 2026. 🏷️ Browse our exhibitor list: tagsfest.co.uk#exhibitors 🏷️ Check out our 2026 Exhibitors starter pack: go.bsky.app/Q4nNHwD
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Quindrie Press @quindriepress.com · 24/07/2026
There is ⚠️ONE WEEK LEFT⚠️ to apply to the Quindrie Comic Fund! If you are a comic creator working in the UK, there is absolutely no reason for you not to apply for a little bit of cash.
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Selkie Comic Awards @selkieawards.org · 23/07/2026
Not long now until the deadline - don't miss your chance to submit for this year's awards!
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Tits McGee @scientits.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Self-employed people! Sorry to put a downer on your Sunday, but in case you'd not seen, the Government wants us to pay our tax *monthly* like we're employees or something With the World Cup and all the politics, I'd missed the consultation they put out last month, which is here: 1/
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Timely Payments in Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA)
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kith books @kithbooks.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
TOMORROW! it's a quick email to tell me you'd like to be considered. no CV or details needed. don't miss the chance.
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⚠️ eve g ⚠️ @evegwood.com · 08/07/2026
Are you a UK-based creator? Could you do with between £1 and £1000 to go towards a comic project you're working on? Do you like filling out forms? The Quindrie Comic Fund is open for applications until the end of July!! Please apply!!! I want to give you money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Scots Language Centre @scotslanguage.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🗣️ The Scots Language Publication Grant is open fir applications! 🗣️ The grant exists tae support publishers tae publish and promote work scrived in the Scots leid. Send in yir applications by ⏰ 12 (noon) on Wed 2 Sept 2026 ⏰ Mair info can be found here: www.scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-...
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The Scots Language Publication Grant
The Scots Language Publication Grant exists to support publishers to publish and promote work written in Scots.
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Thought Bubble Festival @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
📝 Call for Papers! Comics Forum, the amazing Leeds-based comics academic conference, has announced its theme for this year; Welfare! The conference will take place on 12-13 November 2026 at Leeds Central Library (UK) as part of Thought Bubble Festival.
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Thought Bubble Festival @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Our Micro-Bursary submissions are open! The Micro-Bursaries are open to early career, UK based: Comic Creators of Colour, Disabled Comic Creators, and/or Trans/Non-Binary Comic Creators. Find out more, and put your name forward here: thoughtbubblefestival.com/microbursaries
A logo of messy colourful circles in purple and pink, white text reads "comic creator micro-bursary" with a small thought bubble logo below, and "2026"

Below this reads "submissions open, eligibility criteria below"
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Sequential Scotland Comic Con @sequential-scot.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
You can pick up your tickets on the day at Sequential Scotland, or over on Eventbrite now! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sequential...
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Sequential Scotland Comic Con @sequential-scot.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Last day to get those community table applications in to us!
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Selkie Comic Awards @selkieawards.org · 01/07/2026
🦭 The Selkie Awards are back for 2026! 🦭 If you're based in Scotland and finished a comic in the past year, we want to hear from you! Our applications are now open until 31 July. Check out the details here: selkieawards.org/2026 #scottishcomics #scottishcomicbookday #smallpress
Logo: "Selkie Awards" bordered by teal seaweed and an indigo seal
Text: Now open for submissions of independent Scottish comics! Deadline 31 July 2026
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Gustaffo Vargas @gustaffovargas.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Two lovely festivals where I'll be this year! On the 8th of August I'll be at @sequential-scot.bsky.social and on 17th October I'll be at @tagsfest.co.uk !!! 🤖🤖🤖 I'll have plenty of my Peruvian Cyberpunk Comics, illustrations and much more!
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TAGS Festival @tagsfest.co.uk · 25/06/2026
It's finally time! If you applied to TAGS Fest 2026, please check your email (and spam folder) for your results.
Applicants, check your email! Image is of two seagulls fighting over a zine.
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Broken Frontier @brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
News! The Selkie Awards @selkieawards.org Are Looking for Volunteer Deputy Organisers – Can You Help with this Annual Celebration of Scottish Indie Comics? www.brokenfrontier.com/selkie-award...
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The Selkie Awards Are Looking for Volunteer Deputy Organisers - Can You Help with this Annual Celebration of Scottish Indie Comics? – Broken Frontier
We’re always here to give a community shout-out for indie comics at BF. So please do share this call for help with organising the Selkie Awards for Scottish comics and...
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Sequential Scotland Comic Con @sequential-scot.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Stewards needed! Want to be part of Sequential Scotland this year? We're looking for six stewards to help in the delivery of the show. You'll be assisting the exhibitors and visitors, on the ticket desk and helping to manage crowds. More info opportunities.creativescotland.com/opportunity/...
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Cara 🏳️‍🌈 @caragaffney.com · 14/06/2026
Since I haven't had the wherewithal to push the advert this fortnight, I'm extending the deadline until the end of June. Please do apply! Obviously I'm biased, but I think having an award like this is valuable & I don't want its continuation to be dependent on one person: selkieawards.org/volunteer
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Sequential Scotland Comic Con @sequential-scot.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Do you have barriers that prevent you from attending in-person comic and zine events to promote your work? Apply for our Community Table now! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Small Press Scotland CIC @smallpress.scot · 11/06/2026
Did you know we have a library of resources for Scotland's small press creators? We do! Did you know you can help us populate the library by submitting tutorials, events, press contacts, and more? You can!! 📚 smallpress.scot#resources
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