To N.Z. Writers

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 143, 7 September 1927, Page 8

To N.Z. Writers

AN OFFER OF HANDSOME PRIZES FOR SHORT STORIES AND POEMS .

THE SUN’S CHRISTMAS NUMBER J’OR its 19f7 Christmas Number THE SUN is seeking original and hitherto unpublished short stories and verse. We are offering attractive rewards for the- three best performancts in each section. Since its nception THE SUN has opened its columns to New Zealand writers, and has exerted every «• fort to encourage literary talent in the Dominion. This policy is not just a Christines “endeavour” but is pursued throughout the year. As a result *: may claim to number among oar contributors the best writers in New Zeeland to-day. We licpe with our 1927 Christmas Number to create new records and are offering the following prizes:— SHORT STORIES Hirst Pr ize .. «£/( 10 0 Second 'Prize 5 0 Third P r \ze .. % Q POEMS First Prize .. 4 0 Second, Pr ize .. $ 0 Third Prize .. 2 0 Two guineas will be paid fo* short story that is published (o n' r than priae-wilining efforts). The mum length for stories is 2,500 woW The decision of the Editor final- -ui hP Manuscript should, if possiblCf - typed and forwarded to t.ie THE STJN, 42 Wyndham Street, Auckland, iD a flat package clearly ntartet “Christmas Competitions.’ Th ; | folio should contain the n lD3e ‘ address of the competitor. St imp:> be enclosed for return in the e of copy being unsuitable. Entries close on November 2L