The Centre for Creative Arts (University of KwaZulu-Natal) will host the 12 th Time of the Writer, international writers' festival from 9 to 14 March 2009.
Principal activities take place each evening at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, University of KwaZulu-Natal , Durban . International and local authors will read from their work and be interviewed by selected hosts, followed by discussions with the audience. Additional daytime activities – including school visits – will take place in and around Durban . The full programme will be announced in mid-February.
A central focus of the festival is to encourage reading and writing, particularly among the youth. Time of the Writer invites learners to begin submitting material for the short story writing competition to be held in conjunction with the festival.
Learners are invited to engage creatively with a theme of their choice.Please make your submissions by no later than MONDAY, 16 FEBRUARY and our 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 either 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. Winning entries will be displayed in the theatre foyer throughout the festival.If you are a learner and would like to be involved in this competition - submit your stories, together with your name and contact details, 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 or faxed to 031 260 3074 or posted toCENTRE FOR CREATIVE ARTSUNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATALDURBANSOUTH AFRICA
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