Writing Competition
24 August 2001


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Writing Competition - Northlands Festival

A new writing competition open to all Highland residents, with a parallel competition in the Faroe Islands, on the theme of Northern Sea, Northern Sky.
Enter a poem (40 lines maximum) or saga (500 word limit) designed to be rad aloud, prizes for the best in both adult and junior sections, publication in an anthology for all short-listed entries.  Pick up an entry form from Tourist Information Centres, local libraries or schools, download one from the festival web site  www.northlands.org  or www.caithness.org shortly or call or email the festival office and we will get one to you (01955 606660) saga@northlands.org
Closing date is 31 November 2001 and to inspire you there'll be storytelling and writing events and workshops throughout the festival : see local press for details.

The competition is sponsored by Manpower.