SAFM launches poetry and short story competition

POETRY

Universal theme

Maximum 20 lines

Panel Members will identify the top 5 poems submitted and these will be played on Afternoon Talk on Thursday, 29th March at 13:00. Listeners will be invited to vote for the best poem via sms or e-mail during the programme.

5 Finalists receive R2 000-00 each.

The winner will receive an additional R3 000-00.

SHORT STORY

Universal theme

Not longer than 5’00 (4 x A4 pages in double spacing)

Panel members will identify the top 5 short stories and these will be played on Afternoon Talk on Friday, 30th March at 13:00. Listeners will be invited to vote for the best short story via sms or e-mail during the programme.

5 Finalists receive R5 000-00 each.

The winner will receive an additional R5 000-00.

Entries may be submitted electronically to express@safm.co.za

or sent via the post to:

EXPRESS YOURSELF

SAfm
P.O. Box 91162
Auckland Park
2006

Closing date for entries is Friday, 16th March, 2007.

Please ensure that your full name, postal or e-mail address and a day-time telephone number are indicated on your entry.

Please include the following at the end of your work:

“I declare that this poem/short story is my original work, and has not been published or broadcast in any form or medium, nor is it presently on offer.”