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:
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- E-mail: cca@ukzn.ac.za
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- Fax: 031 260 3074
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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
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