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Thursday, February 6, 2014

SCHOOLS SHORT STORY COMPETITION



The 17th Time of the Writer International Writers’ Festival invites high school learners to enter the annual Schools Short Story Competition by February 28.

The festival is hosted by the Centre for Creative Arts, University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Held in conjunction with the festival, The Time of the Writer Schools Short Story Competition is open to all high school learners and aims to encourage creative expression in young people. This competition is the springboard for future storytellers of South Africa. With its long-standing commitment towards nurturing a culture of reading and writing, especially amongst the youth, this competition has received wide and growing appeal in previous editions of Time of the Writer.

There is no particular topic for the short stories and they can be written in English, isiZulu or Afrikaans. A maximum of five pages (preferably typed) are to be written. Illegible entries will not be considered.

The Time of the Writer festival takes place from March 17 to 22. As one of the country’s premier literature festivals, Time of the Writer brings together some of the world’s best authors, publishers, and editors; it also offers a platform to KZN talent. The festival provides Durban with an educational yet entertaining programme of workshops, reading sessions and panel discussions. This year’s edition of the festival will also include a storytelling focus in partnership with Gcinamasiko Arts & Heritage Trust.

In addition to the nightly showcases, a broad range of free day activities including seminars and workshops are formulated to promote a culture of reading, writing and creative expression. This includes the educator’s forum with teachers, on the implementation of literature in the classroom, the community writing forum with members of the public interested in literature as well as visits to schools by the festival participants.

Entries can be submitted via any one of the following methods:
-       - E-mail: cca@ukzn.ac.za
-       - Fax: 031 260 3074
-      -  Hand delivery: Centre for Creative Arts, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College Campus, Mazisi Kunene Ave, Durban, 4041, South Africa.

For more information on the festival or the competition, contact the Centre for Creative Arts on 031 260 2506/1816 or e-mail cca@ukzn.ac.za