Gaelic New Writers Awards 2024 – Apply Now
Posted on 30 May 2023 in Latest News
Applications are now open for the 2024 Gaelic New Writers Awards, an annual programme offered by the Gaelic Books Council in partnership with Scottish Book Trust.
The deadline for all applications is 12pm on Wednesday 19 July 2023.
Click here for instructions on how to apply (in Gaelic only).
Two places are available for new Gaelic writers. The awards are free to apply to, all travel expenses are covered and awardees are chosen by a panel of judges.
The Awards will run from January 2024–January 2025. During the programme, awardees receive:
- a £2,000 cash award, allowing them to focus on their work
- tailored personal development opportunities, which can include mentoring from writers and industry professionals
- PR, performance and presentation training
- the opportunity to showcase work to publishers and agents
- a week-long retreat offering time, space and the freedom to create new work in idyllic surroundings
- a place on a three-day Gaelic writing and editing course
The New Writers Awards will only go ahead in 2024 if Scottish Book Trust secures the funding required to run the programme. The retreat is also subject to circumstances and dependent on any applicable travel restrictions.
Click here for instructions on how to apply (in Gaelic only).
Any questions? Email Alison Lang on [email protected].
