The New Writers Award is a fantastic opportunity for individuals living in Scotland who are committed to developing their work as a writer. 

 

The winners will receive a £2000 cash award, allowing them to focus on their work, as well as a tailored package which can include mentoring from writers and industry professionals, training in Press and Public Relations (PR), Performance and the opportunity to showcase work to publishers and agents.

 

This year it will also include a week long retreat at Cove Park. The retreat provides time, space and freedom to create new work and to find new ways of working in idyllic surroundings. 

 

In order to provide the best possible support, the awards are now divided into four different categories – Fiction, Poetry, Scots and Children’s and Young Adult. To apply please follow the link to the relevant page. Writers may only apply for one category (with the exception of short story writers or poets between the ages of 18 – 35 who are additionally eligible for the Callan Gordon Award for New Writers).

 

Find out more here.