SAW Information
Scottish Association of Writers Conference
The schedule and list of competitions for the 2012 Scottish Association of Writers Conference is now available to download here. The 43rd Annual SAW Weekend Conference will be held at The Erskine Bridge Hotel, Erskine from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th March 2012. The weekend begins with dinner on Friday 9th March at 6.30pm and will close on the Sunday afternoon.
SAW SUCCESS FOR AYR WRITERS' CLUB
Writers' clubs from all over Scotland meet annually at the Scottish Association of Writers (SAW) conference in Erskine to hear keynote speakers and take part in a range of competitions in a variety of genres.
As in previous years, members from Ayr Writers' Club brought home a number of awards - a reflection of the high calibre of AWC writing.
List of winners and prizes
Alistair Walker Trophy - General Article
Highly Commended: Frances Smith
Helensburgh Shield - Drama
1st: Ann Burnett
2nd: Helena Sheridan
Commended: Marion Montgomery
Margaret McConnell Trophy - Womens Short Story
Commended: Catherine Lang
Dorothy Dunbar Trophy - Poetry
Highly Commended: Sheila Templeton
Writers News Trophy - Under 7's Short Story
1st: Maggie Bolton
Helen and Bob Orr Trophy - Fantasy Story
2nd: Maggie Bolton