Writing tips from Walter Scott Prize winning and shortlisted authors
One of the great things about the Young Walter Scott Prize is its connection to published writers, through the Walter Scott Prize. Every year, we ask the authors shortlisted for the WSP to give us their tips for young writers, and they always come up with brilliant advice. You can watch our specially commissioned videos here, featuring such luminaries as Hilary Mantel, Maggie O’Farrell, Colm Toibin and Joseph O’Connor.
And if you needed any more proof that writing competitions inspire young writers, two of the 2023 shortlist – Elizabeth Lowry and the winner Lucy Caldwell – won creative writing competitions when they were young, which spurred them on to pursue careers as authors. Here’s Lucy at 13 years old winning the Teletext ‘Write It’ competition, and winning the 2023 Walter Scott Prize!
