Nan Shepherd Competition for Young Writers

Activity: Disseminating Research › Engagement with Schools

Activity

Convening, organising, judging and presenting workshops in schools re. Nan Shepherd's work, creative writing, nature writing, women's writing, mental health and environment.

Description

Nan Shepherd Competition is run by WORD Centre, with an annual prize of £250 for winners and £100 for 2 runners up for a piece of creatiev writing inspired by Nan Shepherd and in accordance with the chosen them of the competition each year; open to S5 and S6 pupils from Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray and Angus; includes workshops and public vents relating to Nan Shepherd; annual internal funding budget of £1000.
Period1 Aug 2020 → 31 Jul 2025
Event titleNan Shepherd Creative Writing Competition for Young Writers
Event typeOther
Degree of RecognitionRegional

Keywords

  • Nan Shepherd
  • Creative Writing
  • Aberdeen Schools
  • Aberdeenshire Schools
  • Angus Schools
  • Moray Schools
  • Competition
  • Prize
  • Nature Writing
  • Place & Belonging
  • People & Landscape
  • Environmental and Climate Change