October 24, 2018

Richard Scott among TS Eliot Prize for Poetry Shortlist

It is firmly established as the most valuable and prestigious prize in the UK for a new collection of poetry. It is distinctive among poetry prizes in being judged by a panel of established poets. In 2017, to mark the 25th anniversary of the Prize, the T. S. Eliot Estate increased the value of the Prize. The winner now receives £25,000 and the ten shortlisted poets each receive £1,500.

Richard Scott  who has been shortlisted alongside nine other poets was a Jerwood Opera Writing Fellow 2017 with Snape Maltings and a Jerwood Arvon Mentee 2011/12. The winner will be announced on the 14 January.

http://tseliot.com/prize

Richard Scott.