The Gaelic Books Council is seeking two unpublished writers to participate in the Gaelic New Writers Awards 2017, it was announced on Literature Day at this year’s Royal National Mod in Stornoway.
The annual Gaelic New Writers Awards development scheme, a collaboration between the Gaelic Books Council and Scottish Book Trust, is now open for applications.
Through this programme, two new Gaelic writers will each receive grants of £2,000 and expert advice regarding their work.
The awardees will receive a tailored package which can include mentoring from experienced
writers and industry professionals, training in PR and presentation, and a week-
The programme is open to Gaelic writers of various genres such as fiction, poetry
or biography, on condition that they are resident in Scotland, have not previously
published a book, and will not be participating in full-
Further information about the scheme is available at www.gaelicbooks.org.
Opportunity for new Gaelic writers
19 October 2016