Award joy for authors
Andrew Sclater from Stockbridge, Richard Strachan from Newhaven and Helen Godfrey from central Edinburgh were among eight recipients of the award, which provides each writer with £2000 and a professional development package, which can include nine months working with a mentor and networking opportunities.
The New Writers Awards are managed by Scottish Book Trust in association with Creative Scotland, and applications are open to Scotland-based writers who have not published a novel, short story or poetry collection and have a commitment to a career in writing.