Inspired by Nature
£1,000+ Writing Challenge
Inspired by Nature
The challenge is to write a thousand word article on a subject of environmental or wildlife interest in Wales which inspires you.
- 1st prize - £500 cash donated by WWF Cymru.
- 2nd prize - a £500 place on the nature writing course at Tŷ Newydd, the National Writers’ Centre.
- 3rd prize – an overnight trip for two to Skomer Island donated by The Wildlife Trusts of Wales
- 4th prize – a 2 hour boat trip for 2 people donated by Dolphin Survey Boat Trips assisting the research of the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre
- 5th prize – a 2 course meal for two at the Glasshouse Café in the Welsh Wildlife Centre in Cilgerran donated by The Wildlife Trusts of Wales
Articles will be judged by a panel which will be looking for:
- Originality of content
- Use of plain language (Welsh or English)
- The degree to which the article engages with the reader and captures the imagination
In writing the article entrants should be targeting an audience that is interested in wildlife and the environment but not necessarily an expert.
The competition is open to anyone who subscribes to Natur Cymru apart from staff of Natur Cymru. Articles, along with illustrations (if any), are to be submitted by email to info@naturcymru.org.uk by 31st March, 2012. The winning articles will be selected by a panel of judges including Gillian Clarke, the National Poet of Wales, and published in the Summer 2012 edition of Natur Cymru.
If you have any questions about the competition please send an e-mail to: huw.naturcymru@btinternet.com
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