About the competition - Creative Writing
Entry Levels: Advanced and Higher
Entry Deadline: 28 February 2008
Entry Type: Individual competitors
Competition Type: Mixed
Who is this competition for?
This competition is designed for aspiring writers aged 16 years and over. There is no
upper age limit; however competitors should be undertaking a relevant programme to develop their
skills.
What does the competition prepare you for?
The competition places you within the role of a creative writer. The creative writer needs
strong literary skills to produce a variety of types of creative work, including novels, short
stories, non-fiction, feature articles for newspapers and magazines, children's books, plays,
poetry and material for radio, television and film. Writers research, plan, draft and revise
their work before submitting it to a publisher. Writers normally work on a self-employed,
freelance basis, by themselves, and from home.
What does the competition cover?
The competition will be judged at two stages:
Stage one: competitors will submit their work for assessment
Stage two: the highest scoring competitors will be invited to exhibit at the
Cultural and Creative Arts Exhibition in June 2008.
What happens if I win?
UK Gold winners will be invited to a high profile national awards event.
Further information
For detailed information about the technical aspects of the competition, please contact Sue
Stokes of North Warwickshire and Hinckley College
susan.stokes@nwhc.ac.uk
For general information about competitions please contact:
WorldSkills UK contact centre 0800 612 0742 or email
worldskillsuk@ukskills.org.uk.
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