Enter the Skryf Net writing competition
The objective of the Skryf Net writing competition is to seek out, encourage, recognize and generally worship creative writing excellence among primary school pupils in South Africa.
Entry is open to any South African primary and home school pupil up to 13-years- old.
There are two age categories: 6-9 year olds and 10-13 year olds.
Stories should be original and unpublished work of that writer.
The story can be on any subject but not exceed 1000 words.
Entries can be typed in double spacing on one side of A4 paper with all pages showing the title of the story and your name.
Hand written entries should be clear and legible.
You may enter one story per entrant written either in: Afrikaans, English, Sotho or Zulu language.
If you enter, you are a contender to win the following: R450 book voucher for the winner and R150 for the runner up in each language category.
The entry deadline is June 30.
Written work may be edited by the adults for spelling mistakes only.
Authors should be able to read their work.
The winners may be asked to read their story live or in front of an audience.
All finalists will receive an official letter or email of notification and may be requested for an interview to read their work to be used in the award ceremony by mid-September 2015.
Post your entry to Skryf Net writing Competition, P.O. Box 82046; Southdale; 2135.
Entries may be also emailed to SkryfNetcompetition@gmail.com
Entries should include the author’s contact details including parents’ or guardian telephone number.
