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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVIII, Issue XVIII, 1 May 1897, Page 539

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NOTICE TO AUTHORS.

STORY COMPETITION PRIZES—’XMAS 1897. FIRST PRIZE £j 10 o SECOND PRIZE /5 o o THIRD PRIZE £3 0 o FOURTH PRIZE FIFTH PRIZE £1 o o The stories must not be less than 4,000, or more than 5,000 words in length, and free from anything unsuitable for all classes of readers. It will be seen by Rule 5 that the broadest scope is allowed. So that the scene of the story is laid in New Zealand, the choice of subject is unlimited. . . . RULES. . . . 1. Each MS. should be prepaid, and if left at the ends will be carried at book post rates. It should be addressed to the * Editor, New Zealand Graphic. Shortland Street, Auckland.' 2. A motto instead of the writer’s name must be written under the title of the story. The author’s real name must be enclosed in an envelope addressed to the editor, bearing the motto and the words ’Story Competition ’on the top left corner. This envelope must not be placed in the MS. packet, but must be posted separately. It must also contain a declaration that the work is original and entirely the sender’s own. A Any Competitor who may desire to have his MS. returned in the event of it not being successful must clearly state his wish in a note attached to the above declaration, and must also enclose stamps for return postage. When such a desire is not expressed the MS. will become the property of the Graphic. 4. All contributions must reach theloffice before May 18th. 5. Choice of subject rests with the writer, but the scene must be laid in New Zealand, and be of special interest to New Zealanders. It may deal with any subject, natural, supernatural, love, heroism, adventure, life on the gumflelds, gold mines or country search for treasure, fighting or peace, in fact, anything bright and interesting, and free from anything unsuitable for family reading. 6. Write clearly, and on one side of paper only. In cases of equal literary merit, preference will be given to stories lending themselves to illustration. The award of the judges will be published in the weekly Graphic as soon after the close of the Competition as possible. Note.—The names of the second, third, fourth and fifth prize winners will not be published unless at their express desire.

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