The 2024 Prize

The 2024 Walter Scott Prize closed for submissions on 31st October 2023.  Publishers were invited to submit novels set at least 60 years ago, and published during the calendar year 2023.  The Longlist has now been announced, and other key dates are below.  Follow us on social media to keep up with all the news, and you can subscribe to our newsletter here.

You can find the rules and criteria for the prize by clicking this link WSP Rules 2024. If you have any enquiries about submissions please do contact us.

The Walter Scott Prize timetable

24 August 2023         2024 Walter Scott Prize opened for submissions

31 October 2023        Prize closed for submissions

22 February 2024      2024 Longlist announced

May 2024                   2024 Shortlist announced

June 2024                  2024 Winner announced, Melrose