First open scratch call for writers of the year open until Feb 7th, from Scotland based _and friends, in collaboration with Script Club Cardiff. See below for more details! opportunities.creativescotland.com/opportunity/...

It's a happy new year from all of us at the SSP. However, wherever and whenever you write, we're wishing you all the creative joy for 2026 and beyond.

We marked with sadness the death this week of Dublin-born playwright Clive King, a long-standing SSP member. An accomplished journalist, playwright and lyricist, Glasgow-based Clive collaborated with composer Hillary Brooks on many projects, including 'Wee Free' for @playpiepint.bsky.social 1/3

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