LGBTQ+ voices and experiences have too often been excluded from mainstream media and publishing. In response, we have a long tradition of DIY self-publishing and archiving, to create our own spaces for our voices to be heard and for our stories to be saved for ours and future generations. 

This panel discussion will explore the past, present and future of queer self-publishing and archiving in Scotland, from the grassroots origins of Lavender Menace to the possibilities and constraints offered by global digital archives. 

We will explore how self-publishing and archives allow us to create community, but also consider barriers to engaging in self-publishing and archiving practices, and ask ourselves: how can we ensure the diversity of LGBTQ+ voices are included in the writings we publish and the histories we preserve?

Panellists

Sigrid Nielsen - Founder of Lavander Menace, queer books archive

Dom Miller-Graham - Chair of Our Story Scotland, national LGBTQ+ archive

Aki Hassan - visual artist, independent researcher and zine maker

Dr Suzanne Black - Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Edinburgh and specialist in Fanfiction and digital queer archives

Facilitated by Dr Darcy Leigh lecturer at Sussex Uni and co-founder of Easter Road Press

This event is free but booking is recommended to help us manage numbers.

The event will have BSL Interpreters
Venue is wheelchair accessible with accessible toilets
This is an indoor event