Budding writers are encouraged to kick start their career
as an award winning author by applying for the 2018
Mayoral Creative Writing Prize.
as an award winning author by applying for the 2018
Mayoral Creative Writing Prize.
The annual competition run by Blacktown City Council
carries a total pool of $1,600 worth of prizes.
carries a total pool of $1,600 worth of prizes.
Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali MP said,
“The competition is a great avenue for writers to think
outside of the box and explore their creative writing skills.”
“The competition is a great avenue for writers to think
outside of the box and explore their creative writing skills.”
“Not only will the writers benefit, but schools will also reap
rewards.”
rewards.”
This year’s theme for the competition is “I read” and winners
will be chosen for the best poem and the best story in each
age category: children aged 8 to11, 12 to14 and 15 to17
and adults.
will be chosen for the best poem and the best story in each
age category: children aged 8 to11, 12 to14 and 15 to17
and adults.
Each winning child will also win $100 for their school.
Applicants must live in the Blacktown City Council area
and must apply by Sunday 30 September 2018.
and must apply by Sunday 30 September 2018.
Winners and highly commended writers will be invited
to a special presentation at the Max Webber Library held
on Thursday 29 November 2018.
to a special presentation at the Max Webber Library held
on Thursday 29 November 2018.
For more information ask staff members at any of the
Blacktown City Council library branches or visit:
https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.
Awards-
Blacktown City Council library branches or visit:
https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.Awards-
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