It’s that time of the year again when budding writers are invited to enter their short stories into the Sight For Wight Short Story Writing Competition.
Started 13 years ago by Sight for Wight patrons and international crime writing authors, RC Bridgestock, the theme this year is The Sea.
Hollyhead: Raising funds and recognising talent
CEO Lisa Hollyhead said,
“As we do each year, the theme is deliberately broad to allow people to interpret it as they wish.
“The competition is not only run in order to provide vital funds for Sight for Wight, but also to recognise the wide ranging writing talent here on our Island.”
Cane: Budding writers can become published authors
Chris Cane, Marketing and Events Manager said,
“This is an exciting opportunity for budding Island writers to become published authors with their stories recorded by one of our celebrity readers.
Richard Cadell is a British illusionist, puppeteer and screenwriter, best known for being the in-vision presenter and the hand of puppet Sooty since succeeding Matthew Corbett in 1998.
He is a Gold Star Member of the Inner Magic Circle and Past President of the British section of International Brotherhood of Magicians.
This is Richard’s second year reading a story.
Dominic Minghella is a British television producer and screenwriter.
His most successful project has been the creation of the ITV network comedy-drama series Doc Martin, starring Martin Clunes, which began in 2004.
The main character’s surname, Ellingham, is an anagram of the Minghella family name.
Dominic is the brother of Edana Minghella who sadly died earlier this year. Edana was a supporter of our competition and read winning stories for five years.
Mark Simmons is a stand up comedian, constantly on the rise and since being in the finals of several noteworthy competitions, such as Leicester Mercury Comedian of The Year, So You Think You’re Funny and the NATY Award.
He has been in high demand for the top UK comedy clubs, such as Glee, Manford’s Comedy Club, Comedy Central and Just The Tonic, headlining the majority of them.
Also, he has supported Seann Walsh, Rob Beckett and Rob Brydon on their national tours, as well as one off shows supporting Michael McIntyre and Jack Dee. He is currently on tour with his own show, ‘Quip Off The Mark’.
Bethannie Hare is throwing herself into music after quitting Hollyoaks.
The Cher McQueen actress said goodbye to the soap this year after a drama-filled two years and has aspirations of making it as a singer.
She often shares home videos of her cover versions, from Kings of Leon’s, Sex on Fire, to Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles tracks. Last year she returned to the stage for the first time in 18 months and fell in love with live performance all over again.
Don’t miss the deadline
The closing date for the competition is 5pm on 11th November 2022.
The winners will be announced at a special award ceremony on Monday 5th December and invited to join the team at Vectis Radio to be interviewed on air as well as a podcast of their story including the celebrity readings.
How to take part
Entry forms are available online or email: [email protected]
Also:
- Waterstones, High Street, Newport
- Sight for Wight, Millbrooke House, 137 Carisbrooke Road, Newport PO30 1DD (SAT NAV via Castle Road PO30 1DT)
- Dress for Less, 114 St James Street, Newport PO30 5HB (opposite Man In The Moon)
Download an entry form from the Sight for Wight Website.
Image: Patrick Fore under CC BY 2.0
