Writing award
2012 Jubilee Writing Award
The Fourth University of Hertfordshire Creative Writing Competition
The fourth UH Writing competition provides a valuable and unique opportunity. The enthusiasm and spark shown by past participants have been infectious and inspiring for the audience, youth group leaders, teachers and school pupils. For many, participating in the Award is a once in a life time experience that helped to improve their confidence and enthusiasm for writing. Many have gone on to study creative writing at the University.
The Jubilee Writing Award
Adult Category 1
Prizes:
1st £600
3 runners up prizes of £100 each.
What do I write?
A short story or memory which should be inspired by a connection with the University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield Polytechnic or Hatfield Technical College or Hatfield College of Technology. It should be no longer than 2,500 words. Please accompany your entry with a 50 word biography.
Who can enter?
Anyone from anywhere who has studied, worked, or had some social or work related connection with UH at some time in the past.
School or College pupils Category 2
Category 2A.15-18
The story may be up to 2,000 words.
Prizes:
1st £200
2 runner up prizes of £100 each
Category 2B 11-14
The story may be up to 1,500 words.
Prizes:
1st £200
2 runner up prizes of £100 each
Category 2C Under 11
The story may be up to 1,000 words.
Prizes:
3 prizes of £100 each
What do I write?
A short story entitled ‘Jubilee’. You are free to interpret the title anyway you wish. The story should be of no more than 2,000 words if you are 15-18 (category A), 1,500 words if you are 11-18 (category B) and 1000 words if you are under 11 (category C).
Who can enter?
You should be aged between 11-18 and be living in the Eastern region; Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Luton, Peterborough, Southend or Thurrock. Alternatively, if you live outside this region and have applied to study at the University of Hertfordshire, you may enter. If you are on a gap year and are holding a place at the University of Hertfordshire you may enter.
Collaborations will be not be accepted and only one entry into each section of the competition per person is allowed.
Writing Award Entry Pack
Download the Writing Award Entry Pack
Timings 2012
- The closing date for entries is 5.00pm on Friday October 26th so allow plenty of time for it to get here.
- Sunday 9th December Award Ceremony
- Monday 10th December Winners names will be published on this website.
More information
For more information contact Dr Jennifer Young
