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Scottish Book Trust: New Writers Awards
Deadline: Wed 8 Jul 2020
An annual award supporting emerging writers based in Scotland aged 18 or over to develop their craft. There are three categories, Fiction and Narrative Non-Fiction (also known as creative non-fiction), Poetry and Children’s and Young Adult Fiction.
Entries are invited in English, Scots and a combination of both. There are also two awards for Gaelic writers, run in association with the Gaelic Books Council.
During the programme, awardees receive:
A £2,000 cash award to support their writing in whatever ways suit best (paid in two installments)
A retreat offering time, space and the freedom to create new work in idyllic surroundings (subject to ongoing circumstances)
Tailored creative development opportunities, which can include mentoring from writers and industry professionals
Press and Marketing, social media performance and presentation training
The opportunity to showcase work to publishers and agents
A year’s free membership to the Society of Authors and a bespoke training session for awardees on contracts and rights
The chance to meet and engage with a group of writing peers
Find out more including eligibility criteria here
The deadline for all applications is Wednesday 8 July at noon.
Additional Information:
Location:
Scotland
Region(s):
Scotland
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