Scottish Book Trust New Writers Awards

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The New Writers Awards provides eight unpublished writers with financial support to enable them to concentrate on their work, as well as providing professional guidance to move towards publication.

2010/11 Recipients:

Stephen Barrett	Carol Farrelly	Susan Kemp	Thom Laycock
R A Martens	Wayne Price	Tracey S Rosenberg	Kenneth Stephen

2010/11 Shortlist:

Penny Anderson

Irene Hossack

Richie McCaffery

Linda McLaughlin

Catherine Sadler

Karin Slater

Allan Wilson

"The New Writers Award has done wonders for my confidence and belief in myself as a writer. I am so grateful for everything the Scottish Book Trust has done to make this a great experience for me. Thank you." New Writers Awardee, 2008

“Because of this award I have a novel mentor and I don't have to work full-time. It’s really affected me and my writing and I think it's a fantastic scheme.” New Writers Awardee, 2009

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If you have any questions please contact:

Caitrin Armstrong, Writer Development Manager
0131 524 0177
caitrin.armstrong@scottishbooktrust.com

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