Emmi Itaranta, Rebecca Seery, Chris Bennett and Denny Flowers are the lucky 4 chosen to recieve the intensive, one-to-one support from published authors Andrew McGuinness and Danny Rhodes.
More than 40 people entered the compeition but only 4 could be chosen. Amatuer authors from Canterbury, submitted work of different styles and subject matter.
Andrew McGuinness said, “We received complete short stories and opening excerpts from novellas and novels in many genres, including science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, romance, thriller, comedy and stories for children. Some writers were relatively new to writing and others were more experienced, but all showed a talent for storytelling".
“It’s uplifting to know that so many across the district are putting pen to paper and fingers to keyboards, and we wish all the writers the very best for their continued work.”
The Canterbury Laureate Scheme is funded by Canterbury City Council and managed by the Canterbury Festival, Kent’s international arts festival which will be taking place between 16 and 30 October 2010.
Click here to find out more about The Laureate Scheme.
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