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In conjunction with Casey-Cardinia Library Corporation, creative writing workshops are held during the July school holidays to encourage potential Fresh Words entrants to develop their skills with the help of published authors.

 

Are you a budding author, poet, journalist or song writer? Show us your work for the chance to win cash prizes!

 

Entries are open to young people who are in years 7 to 12 (or age equivalent) and who live, work or study in the City of Casey.

 

This year, the competition has 3 categories:

 
Creative Writing
Max 750 words. (No topic/theme)
 

Poetry/Lyrics
Max 1 page. (No topic/theme)

English as a Second Language
Max 750 words. (Open to students who are currently enrolled in ESL studies)

 

Work will be judged according to year level:

(i) Years 7 & 8, (ii) Years 9 & 10 and (iii) Years 11 & 12.

 

Terms & Conditions of entry apply and all entries must have a Cover Sheet attached. (These can be downloaded below.)

 

Winners will be announced during November and cash prizes are on offer for the winners in each category.

 

For further information, please contact the Youth Events Officer on 9705 5200.

 

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