To N.Z. Writers

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 468, 25 September 1928, Page 16

To N.Z. Writers

I HANDSOME PRIZES FOR ORIGINAL SHORT STORIES POEMS, ESSAYS, LIMERICKS

THE SUN’S CHRISTMAS NUMBER TfOR its 1928 Christmas Number, THE SUN is seeking original and hitherto unpublished short stories and verse. We are again offering attractive rewards f.or the best performances in each section. QINCE Its inception The Sun has ° opened its columns to New Zealand writers, and has exerted every effort to encourage literary talent in the Dominion. This policy is not just a Christmas ‘'endeavour,” but is pursued throughout the year. As a result we may claim to number among our contributors the best writers in New Zealand to-day. We hope with our 1928 Christmas Number to create new records. The following prizes are offered:—

Two guineas will be paid for each short story that is published (other than prize-winning efforts). The maximum length for stories is 2,500 words. OTHER COMPETITIONS My Strangest Experience. —Not more than 500 words. (First prize, £2 25.) Essay of Not More Than 1,000 Words. —“The Man I Regard as New Zealand’s Most Distinguished Living Son —and Why.” (First prize £2 25.) The Best Limerick. —First -ize £1 Is. Other published efforts will be paid for at space rates. The decision of the Editor in all competitions shall be final. Manuscript should, if possible, be typed, and forwarded ’to The Editor, The Sun, 42 Wyndham Street. Auckland. Make package flat and mark clearly: “Christmas Competitions.” The last folio should bear the name and address of the competitor. Stamps must be enclosed for return of MSS should they prove to be unsuitable. Entries close on November 26.

SHORT STORIES First Prize £10 10s Second Prize £5 5a POEMS First Prize .. .. .. £4 Second Prize £3 3a