So you always wanted to be a writer?

 Do it now – the 2014 Re-Draft teen writing competition is underway!  This is a NZ national competition for teenagers only, and

• entry is free
• up to three entries permitted per person
• creative writing in any genre accepted
• no word limits, but entries must be suitable for publication in an anthology
• deadline is 30th September
• publication is the prize
• winning entries formally published in book form, placing on permanent record the early promise of emerging writers
• judged with compassion and wisdom by Tessa Duder & James Norcliffe
• 2014 entry form and competition guidelines in the back of Mad Honey

Take a look at last year’s winners in Mad Honey – the 13^thcollection of the best teenage writing around! Ask for Mad Honey at your Timaru, Temuka or Geraldine libraries.

 

But wait there's more: it's the 2014 Sunday Star-Times Short Story Awards

Launched in 1984 with a vision to recognise and encourage the talent of aspiring New Zealand writers, these Awards are a key part of the New Zealand literary calendar.

Secondary School Division (3000 word limit) | Winner: $1000 cash plus an additional prize package

Entries are now open and competition closes 5pm Friday 26 September, 2014.

Go to sundaystartimes.co.nz for terms and conditions and to download the entry form. Write on!