Lectures and seminars written and given by Ian Rankin on creative writing and literary works. Folios 1-88.

Materials include typescripts and related developmental notes. Lectures are arranged alphabetically by title.

‘Creative Writing’. Folios 1-26. This lecture was given by Rankin in Japan. Typescripts, 1996-1997, of Ian Rankin’s lecture 'Creative Writing', three drafts, early and revised; with author’s annotations.

'Reading the Reader: Reader-Response Criticism and the Craft Author'. Folios 27-49. Annotated typescript, 1985, of Ian Rankin’s seminar; with author's annotations. Folios 27-37. Accompanying handout, 1985. Original typescript and 11 photocopies. Folios 38-49.

'Reflections on “A Dance to the Music of Time”’. Folios 50-57. Typescript, 2005, 'Reflections on 'A Dance to the Music of Time' by Ian Rankin', given at the Anthony Powell Society Centenary Conference, December 2005.

‘The Role of the Reader in “If on a winter’s night a traveller”’. Folios 58-86. This lecture was given by Ian Rankin at the Italo Calvino conference hosted by Edinburgh University, 12 December 1985. Typescript, 1985, ‘The Role of the Reader in “If on a winter’s night a traveller”’, final draft. Folios 58-65. Typescript, 1985, ‘The Role of the Reader in “If on a winter’s night a traveller”’, early draft; with annotations by the author. Folios 66-72. Handout, 1985, for lecture. 2 copies. Folios 73-74. Working notes and research of Rankin on Italo Calvino and his works. Folios 75-85. Programme, 1985, for the Italo Calvino conference. Folio 86.

Untitled Short Story Masterclass. Folios 87-88. Typescript and working notes, 1997, of Ian Rankin for a short story masterclass.

Speeches and addresses written and given by Ian Rankin at events, or printed. Folios 89-117.

Materials include typescripts and related developmental notes. Speeches are arranged alphabetically by title of event.

Crime Writer’s Association Newsletter. Folios 89-91. Typescript, 2000, 'The Chairman's View of the Year 1999-2000' written by Ian Rankin, then Chairman of the Crime Writers Association. This address was published in the Crime Writer’s Association newsletter ‘Red Herrings’. Includes CWA Budget and Expenditure 1999 document.

Lord Provost’s Banquet. Folios 92-105. Annotated typescripts, 2009, ‘Edinburgh’, a speech given by Ian Rankin at the Lord Provost's Banquet on 15 April 2009, two drafts; with annotations by the author. Folios 92-98. Working notes and research of Rankin on Edinburgh for the talk. Folios 99-103. Correspondence, 2009, to Ian Rankin from Lesley Ellen, containing administrative information regarding the event. Folio 104. Programme for the Lord Provost’s banquet 2009. Folio 105.

Museum on the Mound reopening. Folios 106-111. Annotated typescript, 2006, 'HBOS Speech', given by Ian Rankin at the reopening of the Museum on the Mound, with author's annotations. Includes related research and working notes.

"One Book-One Edinburgh" Campaign Launch. Folios 112-113. Typescript, 2007, of a talk given by Ian Rankin at Edinburgh Castle about Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel 'Kidnapped' and the "One Book-One Edinburgh" Campaign. The "One Book-One Edinburgh" campaign was run by the Edinburgh UNESCO City of Litterature Trust, which commissioned a ‘Kidnapped’ graphic novel, as well as the printing of thousands of copies of a new edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel which were distributed for free throughout the City.

Powerful Partnerships event. Folios 114-117. Typescript, undated, 'Powerful Partnerships', a speech given by Ian Rankin at a Powerful Partnerships (advocacy group) event.