Writing Competition

This sounds like a great idea for the holidays. 

So what are you waiting for? Grab a computer and get creating!

Beyond this story

NZ yr 7/ yr 8 annual writing competition

2013

Conditions of Writing Competition

Students are asked to write a #hyper-fiction story, of up to 750 words, on an historical event or person. 

Create an original piece of writing based on a current or historic event

Stories linked to New Zealand or New Zealanders are preferred

Your piece of writing must be no  more than 750 words

#Hyper fiction is fiction based on facts, for example 'my stories' novels. Think of a current or historical event and imagine that you are there while this event is happening. It could be the Christchurch Earthquake, the America's Cup, or even the sinking of the Tangiwai. As long as the place and main event is historically accurate.  The experiences of the main character can be totally fictional.

All entries must:

be an original piece of writing by the participant and not published anywhere else

be typed using Arial or Tahoma fonts size 10 – 12 point

be formatted 1.5 line spacing and paragraphed

be written in English as the main language

be accurate for spelling, punctuation and grammar

include your full name, school, year level and title of piece and your home email

be received by 5pm 16^th November 2013

email as a .doc or .docx attachment to youngNZwriters@gmail.com

If you need more guidance please email youngNZwriters@gmail.com