To N.Z. Writers

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 491, 22 October 1928, Page 5

To N.Z. Writers

HANDSOME PRIZES FOR = j ORIGINAL SHORT STORIES ! is i POEMS. ESSAYS. LIMERICKS j j = TH C SUN’S CHRISTMAS NUMBER j j For its 1928 Christmas Number, j i THE SUN is seeking original and j hitherto unpublished short stories I ; and .verse. We are again offering • attractive rewards for the best per- j ■ formances in each section. j ; its inception The Sun has | < opened its columns to New Zealand j J writers, and has exerted every effort to j . encourage literary talent in the Domin- j . ion. This policy is not just a Christmas j 1 “endeavour,” but is pursued throughout ! the rear. As a result we may claim to . number among our contributors the best j • writers in New Zealand to-day. We j hope with our 192 S Christmas Number , to create new records. The following . prizes are offered: — SHORT STORIES First Prize £lO 10s Second Prize £5 5s POEMS First Prize •. Second Prize £3 os Two guineas will be paid for each short storv 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 1 Regard as New Zealand s Most Distinguished Diving bon—and Why.” (First prize, £2 25.) The Best Limerick. —First prize. £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.