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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.
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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