To N.Z. Writers

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 799, 21 October 1929, Page 14

To N.Z. Writers

HANDSOME OFFERS FOR ORIGINAL SHORT STORIES, POEMS AND ESSAYS IN THE SUN’S ANNUAL COMPETITIONS

PRIZES FOR PHOTOGRAPHY I’OR its 1929 Annual Comp*ti. tion, THE SUN is seeking original and hitherto unpublished short stories and verse. We are again offering attractiva rewards for the beat performances in each section. Since its inception The Sun has opened its columns to Me* Zealand writers, and has exerted every effort to encourage liters?' talent in the Dominion. This polio is not just an annual “endeavour but is pursued throughout the year As a result we may claim to number among our contributors tha best writers in New Zealand today. We hope this year to create new records The following prizes are offered: SHORT STORIES First Prize *lO 19a Second Prize *5 ), POEMS First Prize £4 4, Second Prize *3 34 Two guineas will be paid tor each short story that is published (other than prize-winning efforts). The maximum length for stories is 2,50" words. ESSAY COMPETITION A prize ol £2 2s will be given for the be3t 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. Menu-' script 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 2). PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION This year The Sun Is offering prise* for the best photographs submitted in the following three groups:— Marine Landscape - Figure Study A prize of two guineas will be awarded for the best photograph submitted in each of these classes. Photographs, in flat packages, clearly marked: "Photographic Competition’’ should reach The Sun before November 29.