New Writers Awards

Each year we champion a group of emerging writers and provide them with the time and support they need to take their writing to the next level.

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About the awards
An annual award supporting emerging writers to develop their craft.
Applying for a New Writers Award
Applications are open now!
Callan Gordon Award
To celebrate the life of Callan Gordon, this award offers an additional place on the programme
Duaisean nan Sgrìobhadairean Ùra
Tha Duaisean nan Sgrìobhadairean Ùra 2022 a-nis fosgailte
Previous New Writers
New Writers Awards from 2009-2020

Fiction

Samantha Dooey-Miles
Fiction
Deborah Chu
Fiction
Roddy Neithercut
Fiction (Gaelic)
Gillian Shearer
Fiction
Hannah Nicholson
Fiction
Fiction and narrative non-fiction shortlist
These high-quality applications were commended by the panel

Poetry

Beth Frieden
Poetry (Gaelic)
Tim Craven
Poetry
Nasim Rebecca Asl
Poetry
Thomas Stewart
Poetry
Poetry shortlist
These high-quality applications were commended by the panel

Children's and YA

Hazel Knox
Children's and YA
Sally Costelloe
Children's and YA
Children's and YA shortlist
These high-quality applications were commended by the panel