Deadline: February 28, 2014
The 17th Time of the Writer International
Writers’ Festival hosted by the Centre for Creative Arts, University of
KwaZulu-Natal invites high school learners to submit their short stories for
the annual Schools Short Story Competition by Friday, February 28, 2014.
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. Winners will be awarded cash prizes, book vouchers and
complimentary tickets to the festival.
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.
For more information on the festival or the
competition, contact the Centre for Creative Arts on 031 260 2506/1816 or email
cca@ukzn.ac.za
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