Information about a Short Story Competition for young writers aged between 9 and 18 years, hosted by Whangarei Friends of the Library in conjunction with Whangarei Libraries.
Updated:
21/11/2017 9:46 a.m.
Whangarei Friends of the Library short story writing competition
Whangarei Friends of the Library in conjunction with Whangarei Libraries are hosting a short story competition for young writers between 9 and 18 years. Over $1,000 in prizes to be won!
Note: Entry is open only to residents of Whangarei District area.
Prizegiving Ceremony
Monday 20 November, 5 pm in Cafler Suite, Forum North, 7 Rust Ave, Whangarei.
All welcome.
Prizes
| Age Group |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th, 5th & 6th |
| 15 to 18 years |
$200 |
$100 |
$50 |
$20 book voucher |
| 12 to 14 years |
$150 |
$75 |
$50 |
$20 book voucher |
| 9 to 11 years |
$100 |
$50 |
$20 |
$10 book voucher |
Closing Date
Entries closed on 24 October 2017.
How to enter
Write a short story on any subject in no more than 1,500 words.
Please attached the following to your entry:
- Name
- Age
- Phone number
- Postal and email address
Submit Entries
Take your entry to the information desks at: Whangarei Central, Onerahi, Kamo, Tikipunga Libraries or the Mobile Library when it is visiting your area
Email your entry attached as a Word or PDF document to:
whglibrary@wdc.govt.nz with Friends of the Library Short Story Competition in the subject field.
More Information
Contact Howeth Mountain 09 436 2007