Penned Thoughts Competition / 3rd Cycle

We are happy to announce that entries can be submitted for the third cycle of the competition through the Penned Thoughts website on the following link:

http://pennedthoughts.com/limesurvey/index.php/967257?lang=en

This year we have aimed to open the field to as many of our young writers as possible. Therefore, we have updated our entry conditions as follows:

1. The competition is open to all Omani Nationals and residents.
2. Manuscripts must be the competitors’ original and unpublished work.
3. Candidates must be between 14-24 years of age unless otherwise specified at the initial announcement (proof of age may be required).
4. Only one entry per category will be allowed for a maximum of two selected categories.
5. Entry Forms must be submitted before entries can be considered.
6. In order to ensure anonymity, entries must be submitted without the author's name or identity appearing on the entry.
7. Competitors are advised to retain a copy of items submitted as manuscripts will not be returned.
8. The judges reserve the right to reject entries over the choice of topic, the language used or exceeding the specified word limit.
9. The judges’ decision is final and no appeal will be entertained.
10. Finalists only will be notified and prizes will be awarded at an event that will be duly announced through media channels and email.
11. The closing date for submissions is 30th April 2016.