Caxton, Alcatel One Touch and Brandfluent SA, announce the 2014 Caxton Writing Competition, now giving young people from the age of 14 to 25 a chance to realise their dream of becoming future writers.<\/p>\n
The competition this year is in its third year of running. It’s characterised by its incredible response, amazing opportunities and tons of giveaways.<\/p>
The competition is set to take place from June 2 to October 31. For the first time it offers adults, as well as students the opportunity to showcase their writing, making it possible to turn their passion into a reality.<\/p>\n
Young adults are required to submit essays that should be no longer than 800 words. There are specific themes which participants can write on and they may submit one essay on each theme.<\/p>
However, they may not write more than one story on the same topic.<\/p>\n
Themes include:<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Pride \u2013 Your story should tell the readers why you are proud to live in Ekurhuleni \u2013 using descriptive words that paint a picture of your world will add value to your story.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Celebrate Life, Celebrate Freedom \u2013 With South Africa celebrating 20 years of democracy, this is your opportunity to inspire South Africans with your words and paint a future of a united South Africa. You may also take the opportunity to celebrate South Africa\u2019s achievements during 20 years of democracy.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 The Gentle Winter Frost \u2013 What does winter mean to you? Can you add a positive twist to winter? There is no restriction to your creativity, be as imaginative as you wish.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Faces of Spring \u2013 What is spring to you? Use words to paint a perfect picture of what spring looks like.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Any Topic of your choice \u2013 Choose any topic and be as creative as you would like to be.<\/p>\n
Winners of the Caxton writing competition will receive prizes that include an Alcatel One Touch PIXI handset and an Alcatel One Touch POP 7 Tablet.<\/p>\n
The judges this year include: Bryony van Zyl, Managing Director of Brandfluent SA; Gien Elsas, Head of Training at Caxton; Chris Louw, Caxton Digital Editor and Reveshni Moodley, Newcastle Advertiser Editor.<\/p>\n
Bryony van Zyl, Managing Director of Brandfluent SA said, \u201cBeing part of this competition once again offers us a window to assess new talent. This worthy opportunity gives young writers the platform to show us what they are made of and it can only result in success.\u201d<\/p>\n
Caxton Creative Writing Manager, Malcom Maifala, explained, \u201cEntering this unique competition allows future passionate writers, to stand a chance of securing an opportunity with Caxton.\u201d<\/p>\n
One foot in the door is all it takes. Enter the Caxton Writing Competition; it could be the chance of a lifetime!<\/p>\n
To enter please send entries to: info@caxtoncreativewriting.co.za or to Caxton Creative Writing, PO Box 136060, Alberton North, 1456. Visit www.caxtoncreativewriting.co.za to see previous entries and your opportunity to win big!<\/p>\n