insideKENT Magazine Issue 25 - April 2014 | Page 57

FOOD+DRINK YOUNG FOOD WRITER OF THE YEAR 2014 ENTRIES ARE NOW BEING SOUGHT FOR THE GUILD OF FOOD WRITERS' ANNUAL WRITE IT COMPETITION. AIMED AT ASPIRING YOUNG WRITERS WHO HAVE A REAL INTEREST IN FOOD AND WRITING, THE COMPETITION IS OPEN TO ANYONE AGED BETWEEN 11-18 YEARS. The Write It competition invites entrants to submit a non-fiction feature of around 750 words on any food-related subject. It could be as simple as a descriptive piece based on a person or place that inspired their interest in food, a restaurant review, or a report on a visit to a food fair, farmers' market or food shop. Alternatively it could be a campaigning article on any aspect of food that interests, excites or frustrates the young writer. All three of the judges for 2014 are distinguished members of the Guild of Food Writers: Joan Ransley, a freelance food writer and photographer; Stefan Gates, TV presenter and author; and Karen Barnes, editor of delicious magazine. Each of the judges will be looking for impressive writing skills, as well as an understanding and knowledge of the chosen subject. The winner will be announced in early June and will receive a library of the books shortlisted for the 2014 Guild of Food Writers' Awards. He or she will also enjoy a visit to the delicious. test kitchen, and the winning piece will be published on the delicious. website, www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk. 57 Entries must be emailed to Jonathan Woods, [email protected], via an entry form by Monday 12th May 2014. For more information and to download an entry form, please visit www.gfw.co.uk @guildfoodwriter