To N.Z. Writers

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 474, 2 October 1928, Page 14

To N.Z. Writers

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

THE SUN’S CHRISTMAS NUMBER P'OR its 1928 Christmas Number, 1 THE SUN is seeking original and hitherto unpublished short stories and verse. We are again offering attractive rewards for the best performances in each section. UINCE its Inception The Sun has land writers, and has exerted every effort to encourage literary talent in the Dominion. This pclicy is not Just a Christmas "endeavour,” but is pur sued 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: SHORT STORIES First Prize £lO 10s Second Prize £5 6s POEMS First Prize .. .. .. .. £4 4e Second Prize £3 3a 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 —*-«» £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 Competi tions.” The last folio should bear the name and add-ess of the competitor Stamps must be enclosed for return of MSS shruld they prove to be unsuit able.