The 2011 Scott Prize Winners are Announced

We are delighted to announce the winner of the 2011 Scott Prize for debut collections of short stories. This prize forms part of Salt’s commitment to the short story and to our mission to discover and nurture new talent from around the English-speaking world.

From almost 60 entries and a shortlist of 10, [...]

#ScottPrize Winners in Discussion – Part 2

Here’s the second part of the Scott Prize winners’ discussion of the short story. If you missed Part 1 or want to pick up the thread, click here.

Tom Vowler As for inspiration, yes I am often drawn to disturbed narrators, stories peopled by desperate characters who barely manage to conceal this beneath [...]

#ScottPrize Winners in Discussion – Part 1

Following the announcement of this year’s Scott Prize shortlist, last year’s winners got together for a discussion on the short story and what it means to them. Posted in 3 parts, here’s Part 1.

Patrick Holland When, like me, you are aware of the prejudices facing story collections – I say ‘aware’ rather [...]

The Scott Prize Shortlist is Announced

With apologies for the delay and thanks to everyone who submitted and has waited so patiently, we are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2011 Scott Prize for debut collections of short stories. This prize forms part of Salt’s commitment to the short story and to our mission to discover and nurture [...]

Introducing the winners of the Scott Prize

We are pleased to announce that this year’s Scott Prize winners will be published in October and will be available across the US, Australia and Europe. Meanwhile, here’s a reminder of who the winners are:

Patrick Holland Patrick Holland grew up in outback Queensland, Australia, where his first jobs were horse work in Maranoa [...]