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Call for entries: young women writers competition
Guardian Weekendmagazine launching a writing competition for UK women aged16-2l on the theme of
conversations.
How to enter
All you have to do is submit a 700-word personal essay thatshows off your talents---on the theme of conversations.
Did you have an unforgettableconversation with your grandmother about her youth that changed how you viewed her?
Do you find having certainconversations really hard, andif so. why? Is there a conversationyou regret, or one youregret you never had? We're keen to hear about your personal experiences.
All entries must be sent to weekend@the guardian.com by midnighton 9 March.
The Prizes
There will be one winner and two runners-up. The three winnerswill each receive£250. The winners will be notified (通知)by email or telephone on orbefore 30 March2021 and given details of howto claim their prizes. As part of the ending process, thethree winners will participate ina video call with a Guardian Weekendeditor to discuss
and edit their essay for publication. The one overall winner will also receive a 1-1work shop with a Guardian editor.
Rules
Follow all rules carefully toprevent disqualification.
Only one entry is permitted per person. Entries on behalf of another person will notbe accepted and joint submission
are not allowed.
The Competition opens at 09:00 on 22 February 2021 and closes at 23:59 on 9March 2021. Entries received outside this time period will not be considered.
Your entry must not be copied,and must not contain any third-party materials orcontent that you do not have permission to use.
You must include your name, age and contact details, includingyour email addressand phone number.
21. What's the theme of the writing competition?
A. Regrets.B. Conversations.C. Grandmother's youth.D. Personal experiences.
22. What extra prize will the overall winner receive?
A. An additional£250.B.A video of the competition
C. A prior notification of theD.A1-1 workshop with aneditor.
23. Which of the following will result in disqualification?
A. Co-authoring an entry.B. Including contact details.
C.Mailing your entry on 1 March.D. Using others' content with permission.