How independent should Scottish writing be?

Not surprisingly, many authors have been writing about the referendum, but this political approach to their work has problematic implications

Why are so many Scottish writers keen on an independent Scotland? Why are so many writing and talking about what a Yes vote will mean to them over the years to come?

I can only think its because its an exciting and creative thing to do to imagine a new kind of country with new opportunities and ideas about identity. Its like starting a new book, having a clean page As though all the ideals and hopes one might have for a literary project could be writ large in the planning of a countrys future.

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