Hall Caine Memorial Prize for Creative Writing
Write a short story, opening chapter of a novel, excerpt from a memoir, one act play etc on the subject of “Hope”.
This can be set in the present, past or future and can be humorous or serious.
Judges will be looking for strong characterisation, good narrative flow and, most importantly of all, imaginative story-telling.
Primary
Write up to 500 words. Prizes of £100, £75 and £50 will be awarded for the winning entrants.
Key Stage 3
Write up to 1500 words. Prizes of £150, £100 and £50 will be awarded for the winning entrants.
Key Stage 4
Write up to 1500 words. Prizes of £150, £100 and £50 will be awarded for the winning entrants.
Key Stage 5/IOM College
Write up to 2000 words. Prizes of £200, £150 and £100 will be awarded for the winning entrants.
In addition in each category there will be up to ten £20 cash prizes for those whose work is highly commended.
Entries should be delivered to Hall Caine Memorial Prize for Creative Writing, Department of Education and Children, Hamilton House, Peel Road, Douglas, IM1 5EZ by Friday 27 January 2012
Please visit: www.gov.im/education/competitions for more information and full rules.
Contact for further information:
Jo Overty, External Communications Officer, Department of Education and Children – jo.overty@gov.im or 01624 686080
