The New Writers Awards are a fantastic opportunity for individuals committed to developing their writing. Awardees receive a £2,000 cash award, allowing them to focus on their work, as well as a tailored professional development package which can include mentoring from writers and industry professionals, training in PR, performance and presentation training, and the opportunity to showcase work to publishers and agents. The awards also include a week-long retreat at Cove Park. The retreat provides time, space and the freedom to create new work in idyllic surroundings.
The awards are divided into three different categories. Click on a category for further information:
- Fiction and Narrative Non-fiction in English and Scots
- Poetry in English and Scots
- Children’s and Young Adult Fiction in English and Scots
To apply
- You must be aged 18 or over.
- You must live and work in Scotland.
- You must be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to developing a career in writing.
The deadline is Wednesday 06 July 2016 at 12:00.
More information:
http://scottishbooktrust.com/writing/scottish-book-trust-training-awards/new-writers-awards/apply-now
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