| Learners are invited to engage creatively with a theme of their choice and make their submissions by no later than Wednesday, 17 February. Festival judges will then make the final selection. Please note that entries must be fictional stories and not critical essays. A maximum of 5 pages (preferably typed) are to be written in English, Zulu or Afrikaans. Illegible entries will not be considered. Winners will be awarded cash prizes and given complimentary tickets to attend the festival, where they will be handed their prizes.
If you are a learner and would like to be involved in this competition - submit your stories, together with your school’s name, teacher’s name, and your school telephone number to the Centre for Creative Arts. Entries may be hand delivered to the Centre, e-mailed to cca@ukzn.ac.za, faxed to 031 260 3074 or posted to:
Time of the Writer Festival
Centre for Creative Arts
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Howard College Campus
Mazisi Kunene Avenue
Durban 4041
Time of the Writer
The festival will bring a host of local and African authors, offering a valuable opportunity for the public to gain insight into the creative processes and perspectives which inform their writing.
Evening readings, book launches and discussions will take place at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban. Wide-reaching day activities, including school visits, are spread across Durban and surrounding areas as part of the festival’s ongoing effort to promote and nurture a culture of reading, writing and creative expression, particularly among the youth.
For further information do not hesitate to contact the Centre for Creative Arts on 031 2602506/1704 or e-mail cca@ukzn.ac.za or visit www.cca.ukzn.ac.za |
