Alan Bissett

Alan Bissett (born 17 November 1975) is a Scottish author and playwright. He became known for his alternate take on Scots dialect writing with the publication of his first two novels; Boyracers and The Incredible Adam Spark, developing a style specific to his hometown of Falkirk while incorporating popular culture references and socialist politics.

Bissett formerly lectured in creative writing at Bretton Hall College, now part of the University of Leeds, and tutored the creative writing MLitt at the University of Glasgow alongside Janice Galloway and Tom Leonard. He also applied to be rector of the University of Glasgow in 2014. He became a full-time writer in December 2007. In March 2012, he became a "Cultural Ambassador" for National Collective, a creative organisation which supports Scottish independence.