To N.Z. Writers

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 513, 16 November 1928, Page 14

To N.Z. Writers

HANDSOME PRIZES FOR ORIGINAL SHORT STORIES POEMS ESSAYS. LIMERICKS IF” SUN'S CHRISTMAS NUMBER FOR its 1928 Christmas Number, THE SUN is seeking original and hitnerto unpublished short stories and verse We are again offering attractive rewards for the best performances in each section. lts inception The Sun has K 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:— SHORT STORIES First Prize £lO 10s Second Prize £5 5 S POEMS First Prize £4 Second Prize .. .. .. £3 33 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. —Net 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 Wny.* (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 Sat 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 La trie* close on November 26.