To N.Z. Writers
HANDSOME OFFERS FOR ORIGINAL SHORT STORIES, POEMS AND ESSAYS IN THE SUN’S ANNUAL COMPETITIONS | HI PRIZES FOR PHOTOGRAPHY 'p'Oß its 1929 Annual Competition, THE SUN is seeking original and hitherto unpublished short stories and verse.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. Since its inception The Sui has opened its columns to Nev Zealand writers, and has exertei every effort to encourage literary talent in the Dominion. This polic: i 3 not just an annual "endeavour,’ but is pursued throughout the year As a result we may claim to numbei among our contributors the bes writers in New Zealand today. W< hope this year to create new records The following prizes are offered:— SHORT STORIES
! 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. ESSAY COMPETITION A prize of £2 2s will be given for the best essay (not exceeding 700 words) on “The Holiday I Like Best —And Why.” Essays published, other than the prize-winner’s, 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: “Literary 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 29. PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION This year The Sun is offering prizes for the best photographs submitted in the following three groups: Marine * Landscape Figure Study A prize of two guineas will be j awarded for the best photograph sub- ! mitted in each of these classes, j Photographs, In flat packages, clearly j marked: "Photographic Competition” | should reach The Sun before Novemj ber 29.
First Prize £10 10s Second Prize £5 5s POEMS First Prize £4 4s J Second Prize £3 3s
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Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 789, 9 October 1929, Page 18
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333To N.Z. Writers Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 789, 9 October 1929, Page 18
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