News Archive: August 2023

Walter Scott Prize Colloquium declared ‘great success’

3rd August, 2023

 The inaugural Walter Scott Prize Colloquium, held at Bowhill House on 16th June and hosted by the Duke of Buccleuch, was branded a great success by all who participated, with comments from writers and participants including ‘one of the most memorable events I’ve done in recent years’, ‘deeply thought-provoking’,  and ‘in a league of… Read More »

The ultimate guide to competitions for young writers 2023

3rd August, 2023

  Getting words down onto the page isn’t the hard part for many keen young writers, but making the time to polish a story or poem can be hard. That’s especially true if you’re in school and juggling other demands like exams or extracurricular activities. But entering a writing competition is a motivation to do… Read More »