Skryf Net writing competition open

The Skryf Net writing competition seeks out, encourages and recognises creative writing excellence among primary school pupils in South Africa.

Entries are open to any South African primary and home school pupil up to 13 years old. There are two age categories: 6-9 year olds and the 10-13 year olds. Stories should be original and unpublished work of that writer. 

The story can be on any subject but not should not exceed 1,000 words.  Entries can be typed in double spacing on one side of an A4 paper with all pages showing the title of the story and your name. Hand written entries should be clear and legible. 

You may enter one story per entrant written either in: Afrikaans; English; Sotho or Zulu.  

If you enter, aside from the awe and reverence of your teachers and fellow school friends, you are a contender to win the following: R450 book voucher for the winner and R150 book voucher for the runner up in each language category. The entry deadline is 31 July 2018.

All finalists will receive an official letter or email of notification and may be requested for an interview to read their work to be used in the award show by 31 October 2018.

Entries should be posted to the following address:  Skryf Net Writing Competition, P.O. Box 82046; Southdale; 2135. Entries may be also emailed to SkryfNetcompetition@gmail.com.